Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, located at 3726 Sun City Center Blvd #103 in Sun City Center, Ruskin, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on February 17, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations. Previous inspections for this facility have also been categorized as high-risk.
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
26
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
41
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards hanging at 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards hanging at 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
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/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. Manager arrived at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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