Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3406 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jul 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for granola not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The operator was emailed a choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored near a box of wrapped single-use spoons in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler nearest the office desk in the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed corn thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stored the corn in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles for almonds and cocoa not stored above the food. The operator properly store the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Jan 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.