Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce
Last inspected:
5212-a Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce has had 25 inspections since 2022, accumulating 181 violations for an average of 7.2 per inspection — significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: employee health reporting and policy violations appeared in multiple inspections, food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly across 2026 and prior years, and food condition violations including shell stock and time-as-control issues were documented in at least four inspections dating back to November 2023. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after six violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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