TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2137 66 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of pineapple. Manager removed and marked the cans do not use.
12A-29-4High 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. Employee touched case of single service in storage area then back to working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Shaker mixer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
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. Total of 6 employees, 2 certified, 2 new employees less then 60 days and 2 over 60 days
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with food debris.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted correctly. Employee inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front area door way missing cove molding.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table front counter. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn reach in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice machine in kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at 3 compartment sink. Provided hand sink sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler in front counter area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris front area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 2:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.