Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota
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8605 S Tamiami Trail #1, Sarasota, FL 34238Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota has 13 inspections on record spanning from October 2020 to July 2025, with 39 total violations averaging 3.0 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Allergen awareness violations have been cited in at least 4 inspections, and hand washing and chemical storage violations have appeared repeatedly across the record. The most recent inspection on July 28, 2025 documented 4 violations including two separate allergen awareness findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooling equipment, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 28, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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