TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2330 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing blender lids in 3 compartment sink without sanitizing. Informed shift lead that food contact surfaces must be sanitized after washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door contains hoses and pressure gauge.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink at end of make line.
Basic 1
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled solution, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:16 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.