Inspection Report

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

2137 66 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3346947
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8366207
DBPR license6215733

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored next to to go lids. Manager moved chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to cash register. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler by office. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To cups boxes on floor by bathroom area. Manager removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.