TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
3839 N MONROE ST SUITE 2, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303
License #4702816
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Solid Health Score
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in TALLAHASSEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 8 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 7 of them so far.
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The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Operator spoke with employee.
- [10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken defrosting on counter next to oven. Moved to fridge.
- [16-11-4] Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Operator corrected behavior.
- [12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator spoke with employee on behavior.
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