Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville
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2651 Nw 13 St Ste 20, Gainesville, FL 32609Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville has received 9 inspections since November 2022, documenting 27 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), improper hand and arm washing, chemical storage failures, shell stock handling violations, and management awareness issues. An administrative complaint was recommended following a June 2024 inspection that found 8 violations including 3 high-priority citations; that inspection resulted in a call back for compliance on June 20, 2024. The most recent inspection on December 31, 2025 documented 6 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 31, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
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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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