Inspection Report

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

6400 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322805
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342058
DBPR license6212398

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 dented 6.88 LB can of black bean 1 dented 6LB can pineapple tidbits

Stop Sale
#13High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched credit card and put gloves on before washing their hands. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of blender pitchers soiled with food debris.

Basic 11

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks stored on drying rack.

#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 6 dented 6.88 LB can of black bean 1 dented 6 LB can pineapple tidbits

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting of pans in drying rack near rear prep area.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convention oven soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of blender base and bottoms of blender pitchers soiled with mold like debris.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date mark stickers left on clean pans.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out drink holders stored on floor in front counter area.

#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand sink near drive thru. Employees repaired faucet. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored properly. Mop in bucket near mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 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
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.