Tropical Smoothie Cafe

8600 Vineland Ave Ste 103, Orlando, FL 32821

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 11, 2025. 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 three violations per visit.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in granola container on top of make table next to panini press **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**

10-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in granola container on top of make table next to panini press **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-01-5

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Children in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

43-08-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At dish area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of chopped garlic in olive oil in walk in cooler with no time mark. Manager not sure when opened. See stop sale

02C-03-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two 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 90 out of 100, which is higher 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 three 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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