Tropical Smoothie Cafe

625 W 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Compared to other Panama City restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of still frozen cubed chicken sitting on counter in back area. Per operator chicken was placed there to unthaw about a hour ago. Advised operator that was an improper method to unthaw frozen chicken and that it needs to be placed under running cold water or refrigerated. Operator placed frozen chicken in refrigerator to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop still in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above single reach in cooler in back broken and in disrepair.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees medicine (advil, band-aids, peroxide,) on shelf above prep table. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 18, 2024

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per manager, smoothie pitchers in use since 7am. Pitchers not washed by 11:10. Manager had all pitchers washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-11-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for assistant manager Tabitha Mercer.

53A-01-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chip shelf under counter made of unfinished plywood.

14-47-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored in pan with dirty water. Scoop and pan replaced with clean items. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Mar 14, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around five 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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