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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE LOXAHATCHEE GROVES

15673 SOUTHERN BLVD #B-103-104 · LOXAHATCHEE GROVES · Palm Beach County · FL 33470

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3455291
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8750896
DBPR license6021750

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager remove some items from the ground, touched chemical spray bottle then handled flip top cooler lid; no hand wash. Manager washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At smoothie preparation make station: watermelon (50F – Cold Holding) As per manager, diced watermelons were placed in flip top unit at make station from walk in since 7:30am. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep table near walk in cooler: Restroom cleaner in spray bottle stored on prep counter. Manager stored properly. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink near beverage preparation area: hand wash sink used to store wet wiping cloths. Manager removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Beverages in walk in cooler stored on floor. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floors soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.