Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

3406 CLARK RD, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Jul 11, 2025
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

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.

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-69-4

Detail 23865963

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 23865966

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for granola not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23865964

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The operator was emailed a choking poster.

21-44-1

Detail 23865967

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored near a box of wrapped single-use spoons in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23865968

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler nearest the office desk in the kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 23865965

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed corn thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stored the corn in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-01-5

Detail 23154098

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles for almonds and cocoa not stored above the food. The operator properly store the scoops. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23154097

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the shared dumpster lid open.

42-01-4

Detail 23154095

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 23154096

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit obstructed by cardboard boxes. The operator moved the boxes. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.