Tropical Smoothie Cafe
24065 Peachland Blvd Unit 100, Port Charlotte, FL 33954 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801962
What drove the grade
Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection5 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed the scoop handle used for parmesan crisps not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe underneath the ice bin near the entrance to the store at the smoothie station.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area covered with standing water near the entrance to the store at the smoothie station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.