Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “required employee training provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302's latest score of 70 falls below the Ocala average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink across from walk-in freezer, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training certificates not completed, manager name and certificate number not filled out on certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic pan stored on shelf across from mop sink. Manager voluntarily discarded pan. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near drive thru area, portions cups of corn 51F and 48F, sweet potatoes 51F, 46F and 47F. portions cups stored above the filling line, all items were left overnight. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Reach-in cooler at the drive thru area, portion containers of sweet potato stored above the filling line: 46F, 47F and 45F. Per manager, cooler was restocked at 2:00pm, Manager placed sweet potatoes in the freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler near drive thru area, portions cups of corn 51F and 48F, sweet potatoes 51F, 46F and 47F. portions cups stored above the filling line, all items were left overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near drive thru area, portions cups of corn 51F and 48F, sweet potatoes 51F, 46F and 47F. portions cups stored above the filling line, all items were left overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates available are photo copies of the original certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old sticker residue
16-46-4
64
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Female employee entered kitchen from dining area and continued to make drinks without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 50F in reach in make table at front counter. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee making smoothie with polished nails and no gloves.
13-06-4
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/ Male manager in position for 5 months not certified. Also, female manager Cyanna has no proof of CFM certification. Inspector verified service safe certificate on,one and provided screen shot to General Manager Michael. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates provided are photo copies of the original document with each employees information filled in.
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bags on shelf over syrup and apples on shelf near back window. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for chocolate powder in product. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf over cut bananas in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
45
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-302 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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