Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin
Last inspected:
3726 Sun City Center Blvd #103, Ruskin, FL 33570Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Tropical Smoothie Cafe location in Ruskin has been inspected 10 times since August 2022, accumulating 75 violations with an average of 7.5 violations per inspection—nearly 45% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurrent across multiple inspections, including time as control failures (cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections), food contact surface violations (4 inspections), toxic substance control issues (4 inspections), and hand washing violations (2 inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 documented 10 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin are: Equipment condition, Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- 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.
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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.
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