Tropical Smoothie Cafe

13935 Landstar Blvd Ste 130, Orlando, FL 32824

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tropical Smoothie Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles. One clear and one blue. Operator labeled bleach and window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel inside handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (44-45F - Cold Holding), cooked white rice (44-45F - Cold Holding) both for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in walk in cooler to ensure temperature drops to at least 41F **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test kit

16-37-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For Natalie, Giselle, Rodrigo **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster

33-11-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

33-16-4

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Shared dumpster missing plug still. **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Shared dumpster found open. **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” 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 100 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 zero violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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