Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1900 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Smoothie Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Class cancelled new class 12/5 for Ronald Falkowitz **Time Extended**

53A-07-6

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the sugar on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Jun 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Person in charge placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen and front counter area. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom. Employee placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in the front counter area and the preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 8 floor tiles broken in the back preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on both reach in coolers in the preparation area soiled. Employee cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of single service items stored on the floor in the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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