Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando

Last inspected:

3120 S Kirkman Rd Ste E, Orlando, FL 32811

Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando operates under Risk Level 1 with 32 seats and has accumulated 114 violations across 18 inspections since 2020, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but received a formal warning on July 15, 2025, after an inspection documented 24 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, hand and arm washing, and shell stock requirements. Fire safety violations were noted on the same date: a rear exit door was blocked by a car and locked, both documented as reporting-only violations. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern throughout the facility's inspection history, appearing in 11 of 18 inspections, with particular emphasis on hand washing (cited in at least 4 inspections), cooking temperatures (cited in at least 5 inspections), shell stock requirements (cited in at least 3 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance (cited in at least 4 inspections). A disciplinary action resulted in $320 in fines. The most recent inspection on September 15, 2025 documented 2 violations and achieved a Call Back - Complied disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
114Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2017059655 $320.00 Dec 6, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door blocked by cardboard boxes

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando last inspected?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando had?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando find?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando was most recently inspected on September 15, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando ever been shut down?
No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando been fined?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Orlando has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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