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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

3839 N MONROE STE 2 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3460126
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8766582
DBPR license4702816

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 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 2

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes, sliced turkey, pulled pork, sausages, rice, cooked eggs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in prep area/kitchen make table: sliced tomatoes 45F, sliced turkey 48F, pulled pork 47F, sausages 48F, rice 49F, cooked eggs 51F. Per manager held since yesterday. See stop sale. Per manager will ice food items until make table can properly cold hold. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed all manager certificates expired. No proof of current food manager certificate for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Manager stored paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed middle panel disconnected on reach in cooler at front counter area.

#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop to air dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.