TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37
225 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801
License #6307367
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Solid Health Score
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37 in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 29, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 8 minor.
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The latest inspection on December 29, 2025 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37 looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in bug zapper above counter where food items were stored along with ice scoop and plastic wrap. Manager removed bug zapper and dumped dead flies into trashcan..
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food and debris behind and between equipment.
- [35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over table on wall where food is wrapped, manager turned off bug zapper. Manager removed bug zapper from wall.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Acai unit.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation container on table where smoothie additives are stored, manager removed sanitation container.
- [11-27-4] 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 written procedures to manager.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Manager move to dish area for cleaning.
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