Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce
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3211 Us Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce has been inspected 29 times, accumulating 209 violations, an average of 7.2 per inspection — nearly 40 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. One disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. High-priority violations have been infrequent across the record, but intermediate and basic violations have appeared consistently, particularly citations for consumer advisory failures, allergen awareness, food contact surface sanitation, and proper handwashing. The pattern of complaint-based inspections intensified in 2023 through mid-2024, with five consecutive complaint inspections between May and August 2023 alone. The most recent routine inspection on February 24, 2026 documented 10 violations (3 intermediate, 3 basic) and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
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: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017045036 | $160.00 | Jul 27, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections8 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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 April 28, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- 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: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 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 April 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce been fined?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce has been fined a total of $160.00 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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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