Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville
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13382 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Café in Brooksville has been inspected 8 times since March 2021, recording 27 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations included hand washing lapses (November 2024), food contact surface issues (August 2023), consumer advisory violations (February 2025 and August 2023), and time-temperature control failures (August 2021). A complaint-based inspection in February 2025 found a consumer advisory violation and required corrective procedures; a subsequent routine inspection in November 2024 resulted in a warning after two high-priority hand washing violations were documented. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 identified two intermediate violations related to correct procedures and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages
Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooling equipment, Correct procedures.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville had?
- Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville find?
- Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie CafÉ in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- 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.
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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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