Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee
1500 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tallahassee had 3 inspections on record between March 2022 and June 2024, with 5 total violations and no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on June 6, 2024 documented one intermediate-priority violation: the facility lacks written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge onto food establishment surfaces. The prior inspection on February 3, 2023 found no violations. The inspection record is otherwise minimal.
Most recent closure: June 1, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 12, 2025
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
This Facility
2.4
violations / inspection
2.4 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg
3.44
violations / inspection
3.44 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Leon County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee: Emergency Closure History (2)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment. See comments.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back storage area: Boxes of foods stored directly on the floor.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom area: No covered waste receptacle.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current Food Permit not conspicuously displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.qov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx.
Qy MR. STEWART, SM
MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST Name and Title of Whom This Report was Issued
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document, and I further acknowledge that I have verified the location and mailing addresses
on the first page of this document are correct, or I have written the correct information on the first page of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
(Signature of Representative)
IVORY RANDALL, ASM
Print Name and Title
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Good Retail Practice Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between May 26, 2023 and June 2, 2023. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee last shut down?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee was last shut down on June 1, 2023 for roach 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 Franchisee in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 6, 2024. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 6, 2024 (Met Inspection Requirements).
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in Tallahassee are: 5-501.17: Unlabeled violation; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 3-305.11: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11.
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