TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
700 MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY E · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F – Cold Holding); pesto (45F – Cold Holding); hummus (47F – Cold Holding); feta (49F – Cold Holding).
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F – Cold Holding); pesto (45F – Cold Holding); hummus (47F – Cold Holding); feta (49F – Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed poster **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Emailed document **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large reach-in cooler to rear right side of kitchen
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Evidence of wet nest on stacked pans at drying racks over triple sink
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door jam between middle and right side doors of reach-in cooler is broken off
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying rack shelves over triple sink are rusting
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Has been removed
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on countertop stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Open case of paper towels on the floor and case of Togo containers on the floor in rear dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:47 AM.
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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.