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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

40912 US HWY 19 N · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3340562
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8636494
DBPR license6217881

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: 1 small fly by walk-in cooler in back area 1 small fly on box in dry storage 1 small fly by back door Approximately 30 small flies around boxes of bananas on shelf in prep area, operator took box of bananas outside 1 small fly in dining area **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ava Moreau person in charge during inspection with no manager certification **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator it's printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-103 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jaileen does not have food handlers training **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.