Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1201 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained reach in deli cooler cutting boards.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved reach in deli cooler cutting boards.

14-09-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of food prep area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in non approved hand wash sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler along far wall has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by trash cans. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on prep table.

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. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Can opener in rear prep area has built up food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no beard guards.

13-04-4

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office area.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table across from three-compartment sink has food debris buildup. Manager placed can opener in three-compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler just inside kitchen, cutting board has grooved cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Boxes, pallets and other garbage on pad around the dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven underneath sandwich press in kitchen has built up food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Areas of kitchen have unsealed concrete on the floor.

36-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 roughly once per year on average.

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