Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1555 S Us Hwy 1 Ste 102, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles improperly stored”, showing up two times.

Among Vero Beach restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tropical Smoothie Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jailyn - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**

32-12-6

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ovens has no running water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed no running water at hand sink. PIC states plumber was out yesterday and is supposed to return today with part to make repairs. **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

53B-13-5

32-12-6

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In restroom

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jailyn

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ovens has no running water **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go cups stored on floor at front counter

25-05-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms need covered trash can

32-12-6

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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

29-42-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese above chill line . Operator threw away cheese **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese found above chill line 42-58F. In cooler overnight. Operator threw cheese away **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner stored next to flour tortillas box **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daisy

53B-14-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. AÃ§aí container on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle being stored with single serve items **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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

32-12-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go items on floor next to cooler **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pulled away first cooler door

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

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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 Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

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

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