Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3715 South Orlando Dr #400, Sanford, FL 32773

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Sanford restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tropical Smoothie Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean wiping cloth stored below cleaning chemicals on storage rack in back

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (44F - Cold Holding); - egg (44F - Cold Holding) Advised operator to keep flip top closed when not in use - cooked corn (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked sweet potato (47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to bottom cabinet of cooler for better cooling **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Mens room , operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**

32-11-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Paper towel dispenser above blender parts

24-27-4

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee touched cell phone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-10-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Richard pettingill expired 5/26/22

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink at the front counter is blocked with a waste tub

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates not completed -dates missing

53B-10-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Randell cooler is down

14-11-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean Blender parts are stored under the hand towel dispenser

24-27-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

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 two 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 roughly once per year on average.

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