How many health inspections has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE had?

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ever been shut down?

No, TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

5212-A OKEECHOBEE RD, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

St. Lucie County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SK GROUP I · License: SEA6602731

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in Fort Pierce, FL has 23 inspections on record with 167 total violations (7.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

167Violations

0Closures

Data current as of September 30, 2024

Inspection History (23)

Sep 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mar 25, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 23, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Oct 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 7, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 4, 2018 — Complaint Full· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 19, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the St. Lucie County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE had?: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ever been shut down?: No, TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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