Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1840 GULF TO BAY BLVD. · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3735431
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773924
DBPR license6217623

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink in front counter area

#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in the dish washing area and women's restroom. Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks must be fully stocked at all times . Soap purchased during inspection and available at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on chemical shelf in dish washing area . Shift lead labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Thermometer stored with utility knife and markers in a cup in the front counter area . Shift lead sanitized thermometer and relocated in to a clean container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager preparing food while wearing a bracelet . Reviewed with manager

#3Basic25-22-4

Basic – Single-service articles ( straws ) stored next to hand wash under paper towel disaster exposed to splash in drive thru . Straws relocated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of cane sugar in front counter area . Employee labels container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.