Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in cashiering and cash handling and proceeded to handle blenders without handwash. Manager corrected and she washed her hands before returning to food handling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Greek yogurt (47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill, retemped at 36F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opened blade soiled with black debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser jammed and not providing paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator fixed the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer next to deli coolers
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by dish washing area. Operator put sign up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service items including cups, bags, cup holders, napkins, bowls and lids, are being stored in restroom labeled "employees only" on the door. Boxes of cups stored on floor in front of toilet. Operator moved all single serve items out of restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - Cutting board on drying rack has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
50
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: New plans have been submitted but have met their provisos. No hand has been installed. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with Plan Review to get permission to remove hand sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: New plans have been submitted but have not met their provisos. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No Employees must wash hands sign. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with plan review. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Operator is working with Plan Review to get permission to remove hand sink. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored next to to go lids. Manager moved chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To cups boxes on floor by bathroom area. Manager removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
47
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink” 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 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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