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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-061

314 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34984

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3322937
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342190
DBPR license6602676

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee taking orders on computer no handwash making smoothies. Educated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Near three bay sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on shelf soiled with dust.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of three door stand up cooler.

#8Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind three compartment sink

#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink by three compartment sink, and three compartment sink faucet.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.