Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
86
Score
Tropical Smoothie Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Port St. Lucie sits at 81, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Banana cutter heavily soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under shelf of single service items
36-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat sauces
08B-17-4
74
May 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. By front counter. Manager cleaned
36-01-4
90
Apr 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding , eggs 47-51f cold holding , hummus 50f cold holding , cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding , spinach 55f cold holding , Lettuce 54f cold holding , chicken diced 33-39f cold holding , cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding , **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding , eggs 47-51f cold holding , hummus 50f cold holding , cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding , spinach 55f cold holding , Lettuce 54f cold holding , chicken diced 33-39f cold holding , cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding , **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The shelf's that hold all the sugar and other products in the front soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1- 2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door cooler near freezer ambient temperature of 57 all tcs food above 41f cold holding , **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All areas **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Food in reach in cooler stored under and unit is actively dripping. Foods were covered and other foods were a stop sale **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. When entering both restrooms had out of order signs, went in to each restroom and bathrooms and sinks both work had employee remove sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers in front and back of restaurant **Warning**
22-16-4
35
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
May 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations 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 three times per year on average.
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