Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa
12858 West Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 6 times since July 2020, accumulating 17 violations with an average of 2.8 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included shell stock requirements (cited in 2 inspections), proper hand and arm washing, management awareness, toxic substance control, and allergen awareness. The most recent inspection on May 19, 2025 identified 1 intermediate violation and resulted in an admin complaint being recommended, escalating the facility's enforcement status.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: May 19, 2025
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
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 May 19, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa are: Outer openings protected, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tampa has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 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 May 19, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- 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 V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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