Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
5006 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 18 times since 2016, accumulating 76 violations—averaging 4.2 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including food contact surface issues (appearing in at least 6 inspections), improper chemical storage, hand washing violations, and time-as-control violations. The facility received warning dispositions in three inspections (2023-03-02, 2024-11-21, and 2023-12-20) and an administrative complaint recommendation on January 21, 2025. The most recent inspection on September 9, 2025 documented 8 violations with an intermediate food contact surface issue but was closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 September 9, 2025. 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, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below 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 September 9, 2025 with 4 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.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
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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).
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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