Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park
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8477 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park, FL 34201Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park has been inspected 11 times between July 2020 and October 2025, with 16 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility has averaged 1.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. A complaint inspection in August 2022 documented 4 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and toxic substance control; an August 2021 routine inspection cited 5 violations including shell stock requirements and parasite destruction. The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 was completed with no violations and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park are: Toilet facilities, Allergen awareness, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park was most recently inspected on September 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in University Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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