Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5135 20 St Ste 103, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe six times, with records going back to 2022. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Vero Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles laying in bulk chocolate and sugar bin **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3 bay sink

29-19-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cooler since 6am sweet potatoes -49° Jalapeño Corn -54° Kale apple salad -57° Sliced tomatoes -47° Cut lettuce -47° **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant stored with clean containers **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on Y splitter

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cups in front hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cocoa powder **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front cooler

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in front hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both shared restrooms

32-12-5

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

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

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 four 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 around two times per year on average.

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