Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

8605 S TAMIAMI TRAIL #1 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34238

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 10, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3393968
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8509272
DBPR license6805658

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed 2 hoses off of splitter without vacuum breakers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic55-01-4

Basic – Establishment charging to go menu prices posted less than charging without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Manager to post sign letting customers know menu prices have increased.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor while employee was preparing. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
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.