Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1989 S Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Aug 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cole slaw in zip-lock bag dated 12/4 in walk in cooler. Per operator, items opened and prepped on 12/4, items left in walk in cooler and exceeded 7 days passed preparation date. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cole slaw in zip-lock bag dated 12/4 in walk in cooler. Per operator, items opened and prepped on 12/4, items left in walk in cooler and exceeded 7 days passed preparation date. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted stored above ice machine in kitchen. operater stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of liquid drink mixes on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler low boy, Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt with chia seeds (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); kale salad (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler low boy, Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt with chia seeds (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); kale salad (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator's Thermometer at degrees 22F in ice water bath.

05-06-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles covered with dust by walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle has no cover.

32-12-5

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 scoop Handle in contact with granola by front area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored chicken back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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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 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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