Inspection Report

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

7561 W SANDLAKE RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450545
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739572
DBPR license5810384

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee taking money and not washing hands before putting on gloves.

#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Turkey 57F – Cold Holding held overnight grilled chicken (49 – Cold Holding) held overnight swiss (55F – 47f Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F – 48F Cold Holding); cabbage (59F – Cold Holding); pork (58F – Cold Holding); lettuce (55F – Cold Holding) ; sweet potatoes (48F – Cold Holding); corn (49F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (57F – Cold Holding); swiss (55F – 47f Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F – 48FCold Holding); cabbage (59F – Cold Holding); pork (58F – Cold Holding. 39); lettuce (55F – Cold Holding) ; sweet potatoes (48F – Cold Holding); corn (49F – Cold Holding) Operator placed item in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 8

#18Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#19Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Turkey 57F – Cold Holding held overnight grilled chicken (49 – Cold Holding) held overnight **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter

#22Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at front sink

#24Intermediate53A-15-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

#25Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Marked 2010

Basic 13

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles over hand wash sink

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment.

#3Basic12B-14-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Stop sale ice

Stop Sale
#4Basic13-04-4

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

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Blender containers at front counter

#6Basic14-54-4

Basic – Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. three compartment sink not attached to wall. Sink in women's bathroom not attached to wall

#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over reach in freezer in kitchen atrea

#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front sink

#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups by front beverage cooler

#12Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cooked chicken

#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At dishwashing station

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.