Brandon, Hillsborough County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

2330 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Sep 15, 2025
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
2

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.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-45-4

Detail 24031946

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing blender lids in 3 compartment sink without sanitizing. Informed shift lead that food contact surfaces must be sanitized after washing. Corrective Action Taken

22-43-4

Detail 24031949

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24031945

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door contains hoses and pressure gauge.

31B-05-4

Detail 24031948

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink at end of make line.

21-08-4

Detail 24031947

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled solution, tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 23152508

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage observed on prep table near counter entrance. Operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 23152507

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep surface near front counter entrance. Operator properly stored the bucket. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23152506

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of to go cups stored on floor in dry storage. Manager placed dunnage rack under the box. Corrected On-Site