Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4058 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food service manager not certified within 30 days” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average The Villages restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jordan **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-04-6

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handling employees working at the time of the inspection

53A-05-6

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Abi Kristina - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Operator has not had employees take certified food manager test yet **Time Extended**

53A-04-6

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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53A-04-6

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.

53B-01-5

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 to operator

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in men's restroom Hand wash sink in drive through area Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee in walk in cooler stored above food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted to properly dry

24-05-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food service manager not certified within 30 days” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation 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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