TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Address: 2137 66 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33710, US
Rating: 77.1

2137 66 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33710

License #6215733

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

77.1 Grade C / 100

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Latest inspection

October 2, 2025 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 2, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 5 critical, 12 major, 22 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board on drying rack has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer next to deli coolers
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by dish washing area. Operator put sign up.
[25-18-4] Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service items including cups, bags, cup holders, napkins, bowls and lids, are being stored in restroom labeled "employees only" on the door. Boxes of cups stored on floor in front of toilet. Operator moved all single serve items out of restroom.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in cashiering and cash handling and proceeded to handle blenders without handwash. Manager corrected and she washed her hands before returning to food handling.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Greek yogurt (47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill, retemped at 36F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opened blade soiled with black debris
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser jammed and not providing paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator fixed the machine.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with food debris.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted correctly. Employee inverted ice bucket.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front area door way missing cove molding.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table front counter. Manager removed drink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn reach in cooler and freezer.
[14-34-4] Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice machine in kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at 3 compartment sink. Provided hand sink sign.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler in front counter area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris front area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of pineapple. Manager removed and marked the cans do not use.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched case of single service in storage area then back to working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands and put on gloves.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Shaker mixer soiled with food debris.
[53B-13-5] 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. Total of 6 employees, 2 certified, 2 new employees less then 60 days and 2 over 60 days