Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5394 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota has been inspected 10 times since 2021, with 28 total violations averaging 2.8 per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Hand washing and allergen awareness violations appeared in the most recent inspection on September 23, 2025, which was completed with no further action required. Employee health reporting and approved food source violations were cited in earlier inspections, but the facility has maintained consistent compliance overall, with most recent inspections resulting in no further action dispositions.
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 (10)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 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 September 23, 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: Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Sarasota has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 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 September 23, 2025 with 4 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 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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