Tropical Smoothie Cafe

8605 S Tamiami Trail #1, Sarasota, FL 34238

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Smoothie Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at top of splitter. Needs to be relocated to hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of drink cups on floor at drive through window area.

25-05-4

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Oct 10, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed 2 hoses off of splitter without vacuum breakers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Establishment charging to go menu prices posted less than charging without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Manager to post sign letting customers know menu prices have increased.

55-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor while employee was preparing. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Raelle Blonda ,Theresa Maldonado, and Doreen Lopez working over 60 days without training certificates.

53B-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board by triple sink with excessive cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on small table next to preparation table.

12B-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in back chemical area on floor.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

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

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