SARASOTA, Sarasota County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

8605 S TAMIAMI TRAIL #1, SARASOTA, FL 34238

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jul 28, 2025
City
SARASOTA
County
Sarasota
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.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23908968

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at top of splitter. Needs to be relocated to hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23908967

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of drink cups on floor at drive through window area.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 22954993

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed splitter with 2 hoses and no vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22954992

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster Observed no drain plug on .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Oct 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 22351643

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed 2 hoses off of splitter without vacuum breakers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

55-01-4

Detail 22351644

Basic - Establishment charging to go menu prices posted less than charging without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Manager to post sign letting customers know menu prices have increased.

08B-38-4

Detail 22351642

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor while employee was preparing. Manager moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22351645

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 22225442

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed splitter at mop sink without vacuum breakers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22225443

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plugs on shared dumpsters.

Jan 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 21727679

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hoses at splitter in mop sink without vacuum breaker.

33-12-4

Detail 21727680

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed hole in front of shared dumpster with plaza