Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland
Last inspected:
225 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe FL 37 in Lakeland has accumulated 85 violations across 16 inspections since 2020, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in most inspection periods, including employee health policy violations (appearing in at least 3 inspections), handwashing and hand-washing procedure failures (cited in multiple inspections), time-temperature control issues, and proper cooking temperature violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 was a complaint-based full inspection that identified 12 violations (1 high, 2 intermediate, 5 basic) and resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 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
Intermediate Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 37 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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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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