Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee

800 N Ocala Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Overview

Tropical Smoothie Cafe FL-048 in Tallahassee has been inspected 14 times since 2020, accumulating 57 violations—an average of 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been cited in 9 of 14 inspections, with recurring issues including toxic substance control (cited in at least 4 inspections), shell stock requirements (3 inspections), chemical storage (3 inspections), and employee health policy (3 inspections). A warning was issued on September 29, 2023 for violations including food in good condition, parasite destruction, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 found 8 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
57Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: October 21, 2025

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 2 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee last inspected?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee are: Single-use items, Toxic substance control, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee had?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee find?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-048 in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.

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