Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs
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40912 Us Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs has accumulated 54 violations across 14 inspections since 2022, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection — slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including shell stock requirements violations appearing in at least five inspections, parasite destruction violations in multiple inspections, and time-as-control violations in at least three inspections. Food contact surface violations and consumer advisory violations were also documented multiple times. On March 20, 2024, an inspection found six high-priority violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with an Admin Complaint Recommended; two follow-up inspections on March 21 and March 22, 2024 also triggered Admin Complaint Recommended dispositions. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 documented 12 violations including two high-priority findings related to shell stock requirements and food contact surfaces, with disposition Inspection Completed — No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024031351 | $200.00 | Mar 20, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs 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 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs been fined?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Tarpon Springs has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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