Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1201 4 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3437586
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726612
DBPR license6216191

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of food prep area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in non approved hand wash sink.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler along far wall has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by trash cans. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on prep table.

#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.