Clearwater, Pinellas County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1840 GULF TO BAY BLVD., Clearwater, FL 33765

FoodSeating

Latest violations

No violations

Mar 2, 2026

City

Clearwater

County

Pinellas

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-01-5

Detail 24272983

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. Copies of SafeStaff certificates with no dates of training for any employees provided

14-11-5

Detail 24272982

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door does not completely close at the front counter area .

16-46-4

Detail 24272985

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic food containers stacked on shelf in dishwashing area

12B-13-4

Detail 24272987

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded employee drink Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24272981

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( package of prewashed spinach) in the walk cooler . Manager relocated onions . Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 24272984

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Blender lid chipped in front counter area. Manager replaced lid Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24272986

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bulk container of sugar in the front counter area . Employee labeled bulk container Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-09-4

Detail 23608294

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager

14-45-4

Detail 23608293

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

33-16-4

Detail 23608292

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Reviewed with manager

22-16-4

Detail 23608291

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near press at front line . Reviewed with manager

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22439998

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F in cooler near press - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22440001

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of cooked corn at 50 F - no temperatures taken of food item today - manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 22440002

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dishwashing area . Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22439999

Basic - Employee personal items ( chargers) stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items on food prep table in back kitchen-manager relocated items Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22440000

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring ( dangle bracelets ) on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets Corrected On-Site

Dec 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 21603957

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 21600416

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sweet potatoes 45-53 F at 3:45 pm cooked at 8:00 am in reach in cooler in kitchen , covered and stacked - reviewed proper cooling procedures with manager - manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

01B-36-5

Detail 21600419

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Sweet potatoes 45-53 F at 3:45 pm cooked at 8:00 am in reach in cooler in kitchen , covered and stacked - manager discarded sweet potatoes Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21600417

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2flying insects in back food prep area , 1 flying insect near drive thru, 5 flying insects in front counter area

31B-02-4

Detail 21600420

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area -manager placed paper towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21600421

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in cook line area - manager labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21600422

Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in floor drains in front counter area -floor soiled at cook line

40-06-5

Detail 21600423

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee phone and charger on prep table in back kitchen opposite walk in cooler - manager relocated items Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21600415

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

25-06-4

Detail 21600418

Basic - Single-service articles ( to-go lids ) not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf in food prep area - manager rearranged lids Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21197175

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked potatoes 57F tempted at 9:15am retempted at 9:50am 41F -Cooked corn 56F tempted at 9:15am retempted at 9:50 am 39F -Kale salad 58F tempted at 9:15am retempted at 9:50am 42F Manager placed items in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21197177

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer bucket stored on food prep area next to frozen fruit. Manager moved bucket under prep area. -Chemical bottle stored above reach in cooler on cooks line and hanging from rack over food storage equipment. Manager moved both chemical bottles. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21197172

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink near drive through window, manger replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21197181

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -In back storage area across from ice machine. Manger placed paper towel roll on top of machine. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21197179

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Manager printed and displayed license near drive thru window. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21197176

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. On back storage area across from ice machine. Manager moved employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21197178

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse and sweatshirt stored on food prep area near drive through window. Manager moved employee items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21197180

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer floor soiled, discussed with manager.

22-08-4

Detail 21197182

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Soiled with old food, manager cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21197183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line, discussed with manager.

16-46-4

Detail 21197174

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On food storage equipment In walk in cooler, discussed with manager. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 21197173

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer bucket tested at 100ppm, manager changed solution, retested at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 20806043

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled customer credit cards and tendered payment then proceeded to handle clean utensils to prepare smoothies. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20806049

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in front line area hovering not landing on food contact surfaces. 1 live fly on ceiling tile of front line where food prep is conducted 3 live flies in mop sink area near dry food storage 3 live flies near women's restroom in lobby area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20806046

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door reach-in cooler closest to ice machine: cubes of mozzarella 51°F, shredded cheddar jack 47°F, cut lettuce 47°F, shredded mozzarella 47°F, cooked rice 47°F, pepper jack 48°F, Swiss cheese 48°F, black beans 47°F, cooked egg patty 46°F, hummus 54°F. Operator provided temperature logs from this morning and all foods were at 41°F or below. Operator placed foods on ice. Double door reach-in cooler next to panini press: roasted tomato salsa 47°F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20806047

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20806048

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink of front line being used to thaw yogurt in standing water. Employee moved yogurt to reach-in cooler. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20806039

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20806052

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep area. Employee drink on top of triple door reach-in cooler of panini prep area. Discussed with operator the appropriate areas to store personal drinks. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20806044

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat, charger, and bag on prep table of line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20806045

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear storage containers on drying rack stacked without properly drying first. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20806050

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 of spoon touching ginger Warning

10-06-5

Detail 20806051

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching cut leafy greens. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20806040

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clear storage container on drying rack Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20806041

Basic - Soiled drain covers of front line with black mold-like substance Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20806042

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Non fat yogurt thawing in standing water. Employee moved to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 12, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 20654755

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes at 48° and Turkey at 47° located at prep reach in across from oven. Tomatoes and turkey split into smaller containers and put on ice for a quick chill down. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20654752

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to thaw yogurt. Yogurt removed after discussion with operator

31B-02-4

Detail 20654754

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Discussed with manager, manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20654753

Basic - -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in front counter area. Employee cleaned ice bin after discussion -Blender lid soiled, employee cleaned lids in sink after discussion. - Blender pitched soiled.Employee cleaned pitcher after discussion. Corrected On-Site

29-38-4

Detail 20654762

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No backflow preventer at mop sink. Discussed with operator.

24-05-4

Detail 20654757

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage containers not inverted on storage rack in storage area. Containers inverted after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20654759

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Observed drink in Walk in cooler.Removed after discussion with operator. -Observed drink on prep table.Drink removed after discussion with operator Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20654756

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Food properly stored after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20654758

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20654761

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Yogurt being thawed in Hand wash sink. Yogurt removed after discussion with inspector. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20654760

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat produce. Discussed with operator, tomatoes moved to bottom shelf by operator. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 20654763

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitized bucket at 0ppm ,discussed proper sanitizer levels with operator, operator corrected level to 200ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 1, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 20557371

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in food preparation area, food storage area.

22-02-4

Detail 20557377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Interior of Oven Cutting boards at lift top in prep area Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

14-16-4

Detail 20557372

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 4 blender pitchers have pieces missing and cracked on rims. Had manager remove from food service area. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 20557373

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee supplied paper towels Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 20557365

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of training or expiration

13-03-4

Detail 20557375

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees no hair restraint 1 employee hair not restrained properly Employees added hats/hair nets Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20557366

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooking Stone in oven cracked and soiled. Discussed replacement of stone with operator.

36-01-4

Detail 20557376

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen and prep. Floors sticky, Operator swept prep area. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20557374

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on front counter. Operator showed New thermometers Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20557378

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and hinges On 2 door lift top of reach in cooler in front prep area.

16-48-4

Detail 20557367

Basic - Old food stuck to in blender lids at prep station. Discussed frequency of washing Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 20557368

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dish storage area.

21-44-1

Detail 20557369

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored over apples. Bucket put on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 20557370

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at 100ppm corrected to 200ppm Debris in sanitizer bucket next to oven Operator changed buckets; discussed proper testing of sanitizer with dishwasher and operator Corrected On-Site