Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie
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9182 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St. Lucie was emergency-closed on April 4, 2024 for rodent activity. The facility has recorded 24 inspections and 155 violations since 2016, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, nearly 25% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included improper hand and arm washing, chemical storage failures, food contact surface contamination, and food in good condition issues. A pattern of consumer advisory violations spans multiple inspections, indicating recurring gaps in disclosure compliance. Following the emergency closure, the facility underwent a callback inspection on April 5, 2024 with a time extension granted, and has since completed four routine inspections between May 2024 and October 2025 with no further action dispositions. The most recent inspection on October 1, 2025 found 4 violations with no emergency action recommended.
Most recent closure: April 4, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie last shut down?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie was last shut down on April 4, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on October 1, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Port St Lucie has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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.
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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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