TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37
225 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation container on table where smoothie additives are stored, manager removed sanitation container. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
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. Provided written procedures to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Manager move to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in bug zapper above counter where food items were stored along with ice scoop and plastic wrap. Manager removed bug zapper and dumped dead flies into trashcan.. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food and debris behind and between equipment.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over table on wall where food is wrapped, manager turned off bug zapper. Manager removed bug zapper from wall. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Acai unit.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:27 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.