Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
3810 W Neptune St B4, Tampa, FL 33629Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 16 times since 2016, accumulating 109 violations—averaging 6.8 per inspection, notably above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been consistently cited across the facility's history, including employee health reporting, food temperature control, handwashing procedures, and food contact surface sanitation. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation following a full complaint inspection on August 27, 2025, which documented 32 violations including four high-priority findings related to employee health reporting, approved food sources, food condition, and food contact surfaces. Fire safety violations were recorded on two occasions: in August 2025, boxes blocked the marked exit path, and in April 2016, a garbage pail and boxes obstructed the exit. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 was a partial complaint inspection that resulted in no violations and required no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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