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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1500 Apalachee Pkwy # 1255, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Water leaking from faucets at handwashing sink next” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 67 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside handwashing sink. Operator removed ice scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking beverage while preparing smoothie on front line.
12B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of prep table containing fruit.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed "Tropical Harmony" juice stored on floor next to dry storage. Operator properly placed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on drying dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucets at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink, three compartment sink and prep sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Aug 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle touching sliced bananas ,front line.
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table on front line and rear of kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet 3 compartment sink on front line and rear of kitchen.
29-11-4
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand wash sink across from from ice machine.
31B-05-4
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 operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
67
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above exit sign in dry storage.
36-36-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “water leaking from faucets at handwashing sink next” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

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

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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