Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door does not fully self close leaving gaps around door - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee failed to change gloves after handling soiled dishes and wash water before handing food contact surfaces and food items **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone and speaker on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided poster to operator and posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door does not fully self close leaving gaps around door
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -double wide cook line reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sanitizer bucket stored on prep table
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of salt on dry storage rack -operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -double wide reach in cooler on cook line
05-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food in walk in cooler
08B-49-4
50
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. One female employee washed blenders with single use gloves on and proceeded to make smoothie without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Diver on dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go Bo boxes in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards in warewashing area. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by dry storage.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in by smoothie station Reach in by sandwich prep station
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed melon over cut mangoes and strawberries in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51F per operator pull forty five minutes prior. Place in walk in freezer for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in kitchen and food prep areas.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Gray panel on ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear contains on dish rack in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. shelf above prep line cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On container lids in the warehouse washing area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above single service items on shelf located back of the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/ gray panel. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage on single service items shelf next to walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to single service items on shelf next to walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/two employees wearing watches while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stored on self next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to prep sink, front counter.
29-11-4
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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 Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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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