Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
43
Score
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Feb 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at triple sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall by prep table where drinks are made **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
78
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro lined with paper towel at walk in cooler **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at triple sink area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green chemical in spray bottle not labeled by mop sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Facility only has one bathroom and the water rises to the top every time it is flushed **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table behind case of dark chocolate where smoothies are made. Operator picked up and discarded **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with hair not put up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single serve bowls and case of portion bowls stored on floor of hall way by bathroom. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large white container at drink area **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall by prep table where drinks are made **Warning**
36-24-5
47
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
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. Several new employees: Ja Maria, Jamel, Jacob.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License hanging on wall expired in April of 2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Smoothie maker with loose hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bottom of mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container at smoothie station.
02D-01-5
55
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Right side of 3 bay sink blocked with trash can, Cart
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges and brush inside hand wash sink next 3 bay sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/22
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Attached to prep reach in cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153?
Across the inspection record, “employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 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 Fl #153 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl #153 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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