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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 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3340562
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8637594
DBPR license6217881

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 2 flies in dish area 2 flies on boxes in dry storage **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate53B-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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:19 PM.

Violation category totals
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
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.