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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FRANCHISEE

1500 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3700623
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13719474
DBPR license4702717

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 53f, corn salsa 54f, thawed fruit 54f, shredded cheese 54f. Per operator accidentally left open during prep. Re-temped at 1235 pm, sliced turkey 52f, corn salsa 51f, thawed fruit 51f, shredded cheese 52f. Had operator move TCS items to another cold hold location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced turkey 53f, corn salsa 54f, thawed fruit 54f, shredded cheese 54f. Per operator accidentally left open during prep. Re-temped at 1235 pm, sliced turkey 52f, corn salsa 51f, thawed fruit 51f, shredded cheese 52f. Had operator move TCS items to another cold hold location. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on unprotected on top of ice machine.

#6Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food/labels stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues and liquid on bottom of interior.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.