Tropical Smoothie Cafe

13111 Paul J Doherty Pkwy #140, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring”, showing up two times.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed nine 6lb cans of pineapple tidbits dented. Operator discarded cans.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Observed buildup of water and gray-like substance on shelving underneath front service ice bin. Operator cleaned shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 1/20/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees handling food with watches, bracelets. All employees removed bracelets and watches. Repeat 9/2/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Smoothie pitchers on front line wet nesting, operator separated pitchers to allow drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
78
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes under one hour at (46F - Cold Holding)in use. Operator removed tomatoes to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

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 roughly once per year on average.