Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Per operator , when asked where their mop water was being dumped , operator stated they dump outside because their mop sink was inaccessible and being used as storage. Operator removed items located in mop sink and was informed to dump mop water in mop sink that is efficiently working. **Corrected On-Site**
28-14-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Per operator, did not have any test kit because they had expired, new one is ordered
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several water bottles on prep tables in kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of apples stored on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed box of tomatoes over ready to eat cut fruit, operator moved to proper hierarchy
08B-17-4
64
Jun 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Informed employees of proper handwashing process. Employee washed hands and regloved. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Held overnight per operator spinach (54F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employees touched dirty smoothie containers then began preparing smoothie without handwashing. Educated employee about proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor at front counter.
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance containers at front counter.
02D-01-5
32
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles over hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. three compartment sink not attached to wall. Sink in women's bathroom not attached to wall - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-54-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - ladies room **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. - case of apples - plastic bottles of Sprite **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooler and freezer in back area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee beverages on shelf with utensils **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - case of cups on the floor **Warning**
25-05-4
64
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. portioned roasted corn48F Portioned sweet potato 50F Per operator in cooler less than 3 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed apple stored with washed and wrapped Apples. Unwashed tomato over chopped mango.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind reach in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in hall over bathroom. Hole in tile over make table
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles over make table
36-34-5
Basic - Objectionable odors at three compartment sink.
36-64-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” 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 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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