Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart

Last inspected:

2491 Nw Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

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

Overview

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart has been inspected 17 times since July 2022, accumulating 50 violations—an average of 2.9 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in 7 inspections, with recurring citations for improper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (4 inspections), and employee health policy violations including failure to report illness and management awareness gaps (both appearing in early 2024). The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 documented 6 violations including improper hand washing and food contact surface issues, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
50Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 2.9 violations / inspection 2.9 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart last inspected?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart?
The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart are: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart had?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart find?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart ever been shut down?
No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stuart 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 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 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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