Tropical Smoothie Cafe

2651 Nw 13 St Ste 20, Gainesville, FL 32609

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “ceiling tile missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Proof of training for two employees, manager stated there are 10 employees.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on clean dish shelf in back of kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from office.

29-49-6

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall next to back door.

36-30-4

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to portion food after talking on phone without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (53F,52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F,52F,52F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); watermelon (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (52F,53F,53F,52F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (53F,52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F,52F,52F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); watermelon (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (52F,53F,53F,52F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training certificates missing trainers name and expiration date.

53B-10-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing from ceiling next to back door.

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers on reach-in cooler across from prep table next to office area. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to office area. Employee removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chips in back of kitchen next to back door.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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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 Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

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

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

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