Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz
Last inspected:
23673 Sr 54 Ste E1, Lutz, FL 33559Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz averaged 3.5 violations per inspection across 10 inspections between August 2020 and March 2026, significantly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. Employee health policy violations and shell stock handling were cited in multiple inspections. A portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was noted during an April 2025 inspection and discussed with the manager. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 identified 14 violations including high-priority findings related to employee health policy, hand washing, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lutz has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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