Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-048

800 N OCALA RD · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3578403
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10756118
DBPR license4703080

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority29-44-4

High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain line directly in drain for ice machine, no gap.

#14High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples stored under pans on shelf. Manager moved apples for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Sent manager health policy form none on site.

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to oven.

Basic 12

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in prep area above ice machine.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee and owner preparing food with no hair restraint.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting on pan on storage shelf.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap by office.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with hole exposing plumbing pipes by mop sink.

#6Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. No label on container with white powder. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent owner poster to post.

#8Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can at hand sink in prep room.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pan on shelf drain board.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Owner closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet by kitchen line.

#12Basic42-01-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.