Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin

Last inspected:

3726 Sun City Center Blvd #103, Ruskin, FL 33570

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

Overview

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.

10Inspections
75Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

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
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— 2 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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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