Tropical Smoothie Cafe

6134 S Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 86 sits above the Stuart average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef patties (employee food), raw beef opened from commercial packaging over mangoes (for customers) at reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs (employee food) over sour cream and tomatoes (for customers) at reach in cooler by service window. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Spray bottles surface cleaner over tortillas at dry storage shelf by reach in freezers. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, one employee on shift hired May 2023 with no proof of food safety training at time of inspection.

53B-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at make table in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife store in sanitizer bucket, operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 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 Bog 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table by three compartment sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar at front counter not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

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 five 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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