Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2137 66 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg was emergency-closed on August 13, 2021 for fly activity. Across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility accumulated 138 violations—averaging 5.5 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including food contact surface violations cited in at least 5 of the past 8 inspections, along with repeated violations for allergen awareness, consumer advisory, and shell stock requirements. A disciplinary action with $160 in fines was issued. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 documented 12 violations (2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic) including employee health reporting, allergen awareness, consumer advisory, and food contact surface violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Most recent closure: August 13, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016055848 | $160.00 | Nov 14, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg was last shut down on August 13, 2021 for fly 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 St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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