TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
6632 S FEDERAL HWY · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kale Cut 61f cold holding , spinach 54f cold holding , yogurt 54f cold holding , **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Kale 51f cold holding , spinach 48f cold holding , yogurt 47f cold holding, employee states food was placed out their less than 2 hours ago advised to rapid chill **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fruit cooler torn and falling off, cooler is not properly working ambient 53f cold holding , Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in cooler until it remains at 41f or below **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Ambient temperature 52f cold holding , **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in a cooler and freezer – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.