Vero Beach South, Indian River County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

5135 20 ST STE 103, Vero Beach South, FL 32966

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Sep 29, 2025
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
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.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-01-5

Detail 24071459

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles laying in bulk chocolate and sugar bin Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 24071460

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3 bay sink

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 23528669

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored behind faucet at 3 comp sink. Cutting board is heavily grooved and stained

14-69-4

Detail 23528671

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall stainless reach in freezer has ice build up

10-01-5

Detail 23528670

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with white chocolate powder Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22721114

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cooler since 6am sweet potatoes -49 Jalapeño Corn -54 Kale apple salad -57 Sliced tomatoes -47 Cut lettuce -47 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: sweet potatoes - 47° Corn - 47° Kale apple salad - none on hand Sliced tomatoes - 41° Cut lettuce - 47° (Sliced tomatoes were just pulled from walk in cooler and stocked. Manager moved to another cooler) Admin Complaint

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22719640

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22719638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cooler since 6am sweet potatoes -49° Jalapeño Corn -54° Kale apple salad -57° Sliced tomatoes -47° Cut lettuce -47° Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22719639

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant stored with clean containers Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22719637

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21997363

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on Y splitter

31A-09-4

Detail 21997362

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cups in front hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21997364

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 21997360

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cocoa powder Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21997361

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front cooler

21-12-4

Detail 21997359

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21555662

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21555661

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in front hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21555660

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both shared restrooms

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 20596961

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Y connection at dump sink needs device on both ends of Y.

22-02-4

Detail 20596965

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

53B-13-5

Detail 20596962

Intermediate - 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. Jessica Furman.

22-20-5

Detail 20596964

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Squirt device by ice bin at end of counter needs deep cleaning due to black mold like substance around base and cover.

25-25-4

Detail 20596960

Basic - Box containing sheets of parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside-heavy accumulation.

13-07-4

Detail 20596959

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets several employees.

31B-04-4

Detail 20596967

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter handwash sink.

36-27-5

Detail 20596963

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and bottom of cupboards over convection oven heavily soiled with encrusted grease-like deposits.

21-12-4

Detail 20596966

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth wadded up and laying behind handwash sink at front counter.