Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
301 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven has 24 inspections on record dating back several years, with 79 total violations averaging 3.3 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited in 5 of the 24 inspections, including allergen awareness violations appearing in at least 4 inspections and hand washing violations cited in October 2023. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation following inspections on January 22, 2025 and October 3, 2023. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 found 6 violations including allergen awareness issues but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- 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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