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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 275

811 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511-8113

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3457510
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8758062
DBPR license3918818

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scouring pad in hand sink at front line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53B-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. Training presented not on approved training list. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 deeply grooved and stained green cutting boards hanging near 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut banana on cutting board that had been sliced through the sticker on the peel. Employee discarded the banana **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of turbinado not labeled. Employee labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.