PORT ST LUCIE, St. Lucie County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

6632 S FEDERAL HWY, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Sep 22, 2025
City
PORT ST LUCIE
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-23-4

Detail 24052124

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24044829

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes cut 47f cold holding , Tomatoes cut 47f, Spinach 48f cold holding ,Kale cut 48f cold holding ,Cut lettuce 49f cold holding , Swiss cheese 46f cold holding , pepper jack cheese,Sliced turkey 45f cold holding , Chicken diced 46f cold holding , Feta cheese 46f cold holding , Rice 47f cold holding ,Shredded specialty blend cheese 47f cold holding , Cheedar cheese 47f cold holding ,Mozzarella cheese shredded 47f cold holding , Cooler was left open during prep time, ambient cooler is 40f cold holding , advised to keep door shut and make sure door shuts properly. Check temperatures every two hours to make sure products come to proper temperature. All foods must be 41f cold holding or below at all times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Cheese 45f cold holding , turkey 44f cold holding, kale 45f cold holding , walk in cooler is ambient 39f it seems as if the defrost cycle is coming on in the am advised to see if they can get that moved to a time when no one is on site. Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 24044828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24040865

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes cut 47f cold holding , Tomatoes cut 47f, Spinach 48f cold holding ,Kale cut 48f cold holding ,Cut lettuce 49f cold holding , Swiss cheese 46f cold holding , pepper jack cheese,Sliced turkey 45f cold holding , Chicken diced 46f cold holding , Feta cheese 46f cold holding , Rice 47f cold holding ,Shredded specialty blend cheese 47f cold holding , Cheedar cheese 47f cold holding ,Mozzarella cheese shredded 47f cold holding , Cooler was left open during prep time, ambient cooler is 40f cold holding , advised to keep door shut and make sure door shuts properly. Check temperatures every two hours to make sure products come to proper temperature. All foods must be 41f cold holding or below at all times. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 24040864

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 23318575

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23318578

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23318577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fruit cooler torn and falling off, cooler is not properly working ambient 53f cold holding , Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in cooler until it remains at 41f or below Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Ambient temperature 52f cold holding , Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Cooler ambient temperature is 70f no tcs foods in cooler at this time. DO NOT STOTE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER UNTIL IT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41f OR BELOW Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 23318576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in a cooler and freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23309186

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kale Cut 61f cold holding , spinach 54f cold holding , yogurt 54f cold holding , Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Kale 51f cold holding , spinach 48f cold holding , yogurt 47f cold holding, employee states food was placed out their less than 2 hours ago advised to rapid chill Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23309185

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23309183

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23309182

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23309181

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fruit cooler torn and falling off, cooler is not properly working ambient 53f cold holding , Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in cooler until it remains at 41f or below Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Ambient temperature 52f cold holding , Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 23309184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in a cooler and freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23291713

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23291718

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kale Cut 61f cold holding , spinach 54f cold holding , yogurt 54f cold holding , Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23291715

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink

11-26-1

Detail 23291716

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

53B-13-5

Detail 23291721

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23291717

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

14-11-5

Detail 23291720

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fruit cooler torn and falling off, cooler is not properly working ambient 53f cold holding , Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in cooler until it remains at 41f or below Warning

36-01-4

Detail 23291719

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in a cooler and freezer

05-09-4

Detail 23291714

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fruit smoothie cooler

Feb 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 22679934

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler by ovens

14-69-4

Detail 22679933

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 22679932

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in restrooms printed and hung Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-09-4

Detail 22381377

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager had new books and transferred employee to original certificate Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22381378

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 21652907

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21652902

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small make table

40-06-5

Detail 21652906

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21652905

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

13-03-4

Detail 21652903

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21652901

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 21652904

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives in make table Corrected On-Site

Jun 23, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21153056

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21153054

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21153055

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21153057

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk