Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1201 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3733338
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771831
DBPR license6216191

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vita mix pitchers soiled with food debris. Green cutting board soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License Displayed was from 2026.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Roof of OnCue oven soiled with food debris.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at both hand sinks in kitchen. Inspector provided hand washing signs to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vita mix interior soiled with food debris.

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and limes stored over Greek yogurt. Manager rearranged shelves in walk-in-cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.