Clermont, Lake County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1615 E HWY 50 STE 300, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Sep 3, 2025
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24003998

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid on front line, operator labeled sanitizer Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24003996

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans in dish area, operator corrected Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24003995

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -brown cutting boards on front line is chipped

29-49-6

Detail 24003997

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -make line cooler and smoothie reach in cooler Repeat Violation

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 23113663

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -stone in oven broken Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23113662

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in diced chicken on make line. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23113665

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 23113664

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near back kitchen.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22225007

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -yellow cutting board on front line.

14-11-5

Detail 22225010

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Interior stone broken in Oven on front line. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22225006

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 22225009

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 22225008

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -Hand sink next to ice machine.

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 21865159

High Priority - Oven cleaner improperly stored next to bags used for to go food items. Relocated. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21865160

Intermediate - 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. Provided and operator posted. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21865161

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while making sandwiches.

14-11-5

Detail 21865157

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom Turbo Chef oven with cracked stone plate.

35B-01-4

Detail 21865158

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, gap at corner of door.

25-06-4

Detail 21865156

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, platters and lids on shelf next to rear door not inverted. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21865162

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, smoothie station near front door, sandwich station in rear of kitchen

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 20746507

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.

29-28-4

Detail 20746505

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters not dated by ice machine.

13-04-4

Detail 20746506

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at make table.