Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-302

2505 SW COLLEGE RD STE 101 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3760010
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13854552
DBPR license5203167

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. An employee touched her face, then continued to prepare a customers drink and handle the drink cup with the same hand. Manager had the employee wash hands and put on new gloves during this inspection. 2. One employee touched her hair and pulled up pants with gloved hands, then touched food removed from the oven with her bare hands. Manager had the employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to handle food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One live fly flying in kitchen at front counter.

Basic 4

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees handling food in kitchen with bracelets and/or watches on wrists.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire dish rack near three-compartment sink soiled with lime-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to sides of several clean pans on dish rack in warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Sliding door on side of dumpster left open.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.