Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
52
Score
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 52 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items listed below were stored inside front line reach in cooler overnight: Cooked chicken 50°F at 9:31 AM. Shredded mozzarella 51°F at 9:31 AM. Shredded smoked cheese 52°F at 9:31 AM. Shredded cheddar cheese 52°F at 9:32 AM. Sausage crumbs 50°F at 9:33 AM. Shredded lettuce 52°F at 9:54 AM. Sliced tomatoes 51°F at 9:34 AM. Cut spinach 51°F at 9:34 AM. Feta cheese 53°F at 9:35 AM. Sliced turkey 51°F at 9:35 AM. Swiss cheese 52°F at 9:35 AM. Sliced pepper jack cheese 52°F at 9:35 AM. Cooked white rice 52°F at 9:36 AM. Cooked black beans 52°F at 9:36 AM. Hummus 52°F at 9:36 AM. Roasted red onions 52°F at 9:36 AM. Roasted red peppers 52°F at 9:36 AM. Shredded white American cheese 52°F at 9:36 AM. Scrambled eggs 52°F at 9:36 AM. Shredded Parmesan cheese 52°F at 9:36 AM. Pineapple salsa with roasted red onions 52°F at 9:36 AM. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items listed below were stored inside front line reach in cooler overnight: Cooked chicken 50°F at 9:31 AM. Shredded mozzarella 51°F at 9:31 AM. Shredded smoked cheese 52°F at 9:31 AM. Shredded cheddar cheese 52°F at 9:32 AM. Sausage crumbs 50°F at 9:33 AM. Shredded lettuce 52°F at 9:54 AM. Sliced tomatoes 51°F at 9:34 AM. Cut spinach 51°F at 9:34 AM. Feta cheese 53°F at 9:35 AM. Sliced turkey 51°F at 9:35 AM. Swiss cheese 52°F at 9:35 AM. Sliced pepper jack cheese 52°F at 9:35 AM. Cooked white rice 52°F at 9:36 AM. Cooked black beans 52°F at 9:36 AM. Hummus 52°F at 9:36 AM. Roasted red onions 52°F at 9:36 AM. Roasted red peppers 52°F at 9:36 AM. Shredded white American cheese 52°F at 9:36 AM. Scrambled eggs 52°F at 9:36 AM. Shredded Parmesan cheese 52°F at 9:36 AM. Pineapple salsa with roasted red onions 52°F at 9:36 AM **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large brush stored inside hand washing sink located at front service station. Employee removed brush at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe one employee in establishment wearing a visor but hair is not properly restrained and falling in front of shoulders and neck. Employee pulled hair back with a proper hair restraint at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside front service reach in cooler for cut fruits. **Warning**
29-49-6
52
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 10 employees missing employee training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexia Freet, expired on 06/12/2023.
53A-03-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil old food residues.
22-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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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 May 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.
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