TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
9182 S FEDERAL HWY · PORT SAINT LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 plus droppings under front counter, near cashier behind register tape. 13 droppings on the floor near chip rack. 100 plus droppings in the cabinet, under blenders station, 5 droppings under prep table in kitchen, 5 droppings near soda bag in a box station **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blenders
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind small fridge on cashier line
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In all areas **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cabinets on front counter, rack on front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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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.