Tropical Smoothie Cafe

301 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Winter Haven restaurant, which scores around 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michele Donohue 8/5/2020

53A-03-7

Basic - Light not functioning. Above prep table **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup holders on the floor in office, operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at front counter near pos system cords Operator disposed of live roach and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead front counter 2 dead under 3 compartment sink 1 dead Ac air handler 7 total Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-62-4

Basic - No Light shield damaged **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

38-01-4

Dec 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Jul 29, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Oct 4, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2023

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings found by the hand wash sink next to the exit door. Operated cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in the hand wash sink by the office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bananas stored on the floor in the dining area. Operator removed bananas from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids by front counter on floor. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Jul 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cover by the entrance way into the kitchen.

38-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids on the floor by front counter. Operator moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. One case of pineapple stored on floor next to dry storage. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed two drinks on prep table table by bananas. Employee moved drinks to the trash. **Corrected On-Site**

40-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee used better hair nets. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

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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 Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine 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 three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.

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