Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4016 Highview Rd, Seffner, FL 33584

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Seffner restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Observed 2 cracked buckets and bucket lids of AÃ§aí of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Buckets were stored along other useable food items in walk in freezer. Manager segregated buckets and labeled for return **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-16-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Third pans in dish area had wet nesting. Discussed proper air drying with manager **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Nov 19, 2024

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

42-01-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket in floor

41-10-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Seffner average of 84.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.

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