TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
700 MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY E · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed soiled dishes and then began handling clean equipment without stopping to wash hands
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen area does not have hair restrained **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed documentation **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator is thawing multiple containers of food items on countertop. Moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.