Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon
Last inspected:
2330 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon has accumulated 114 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included time as control, consumer advisory failures, shell stock requirements, hand washing lapses, and employee health policy breaches. Most recent inspections show recurring citations for time as control and consumer advisory issues: the September 2025 routine inspection documented two high-priority time-as-control violations and two consumer advisory failures, resulting in no further action. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $100 in fines. The most recent inspection on September 15, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $100.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022004399 | $100.00 | Dec 10, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon are: Consumer advisory, Time as control, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon was most recently inspected on September 15, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $100.00 in fines.
- How much has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon been fined?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Brandon has been fined a total of $100.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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