TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
625 W 23 ST · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-11-5High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per manager, smoothie pitchers in use since 7am. Pitchers not washed by 11:10. Manager had all pitchers washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for assistant manager Tabitha Mercer.
Basic 3
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored in pan with dirty water. Scoop and pan replaced with clean items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chip shelf under counter made of unfinished plywood.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.