Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344

1101 34 St N Ste A, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies.

53B-09-4

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. Emailed the person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificates missing dates of training completion. Discussed with person in charge.

53B-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of raw sugar stored in floor next to dry storage rack storing single service items near back kitchen door. Item was removed off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on double door cooler table in front counter area. Drinks were moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple on dry storage shelf.educated employees and manager on dented cans. **Repeat Violation**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixers on the front counter soiled with debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on drying rack wet between.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixers on front counter soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can black beans dented on shelf with undamaged food

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stored in dish area hand wash sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit

16-37-1

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One #10 can black beans dented on shelf with undamaged food

08B-20-4

Mar 29, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken thawing at room temperature **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

06-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date marking labels on clean dish rack next to walk freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 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 344 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 344 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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