Gainesville, Alachua County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

3345 SW 34TH ST STE 5, Gainesville, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Oct 2, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24084985

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the buckets used for ice are stored upside down on the ground in the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 24084986

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed : lack of a sign in the men,s restroom.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23310645

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: a lid in the clean lids bus tub, with removable food debris on the underside.

50-09-4

Detail 23310644

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: all visible licenses are expired. The current license was emailed and posted. Corrected On-Site

10-04-5

Detail 23310646

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed: clear food pan lids in a white bus tub that is visibly soiled, on the rack next to the office.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22383540

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed: lack of proof of any training by an approved provider. Training books by SafeStaff are on hand. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: No change, books are still on the shelf. Admin Complaint

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22220946

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the unused ice machine is soiled in the bin.

53B-01-5

Detail 22220949

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. Observed: lack of proof of any training by an approved provider. Training books by SafeStaff are on hand. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 22220947

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice build up in the walk-in freezer, floor, shelf. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 22220948

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed: wrapped apples on the prep line, with a product sticker attached. Repeat Violation

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-05-5

Detail 21512122

Intermediate - 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. Observed all food handler training certificates expired. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21512119

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed some of the ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21512123

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor and cooling unit in Walk-in Freezer

02D-03-4

Detail 21512121

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged cookies in front of the register without a label and product information.

08B-39-4

Detail 21512120

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed wrapped washed apples with labels still on the apple.

42-01-4

Detail 21512118

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20388014

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Buildup of debris on ice shield of ice machine in corner of kitchen area.

36-37-5

Detail 20388013

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustical tiles used in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20388012

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris noted on gasket of walk in cooler.