TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
3839 N MONROE ST SUITE 2 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. 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. Operator spoke with employee on behavior. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Operator spoke with employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-11-4Basic – Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse – a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Operator corrected behavior. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken defrosting on counter next to oven. Moved to fridge. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.