Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4621 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with hose attached missing vacuum breaker. Manager removed hose from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector observed employee move from front counter, move to a reach-in cooler and put on gloves to begin work. Inspector stopped employee and discussed handwashing prior to putting on gloves to begin work. Employee immediately removed gloves and washed hands before returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to manager during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener blade soiled and sticky. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line reach-in cooler shelves holding drinks.

14-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on front reach-in cooler next to counter. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler next to prep table.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of mop sink

36-22-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and cup holder on the ground by dry storage. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In storage cabinet **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and yellow cutting boards. **Warning**

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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