Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3232 SR 44, Mount Dora, FL 32757 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508923

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 89 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 2, 2026 (5 days ago)

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 2 complaint inspection
1 intermediate, 5 basic (3 repeats)
-11
Safety score89

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Nov22026

Complaint inspection

6 violations found

First visitNov 2, 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.
6 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener soiled.
Basic5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in cooler interior outside walk in cooler
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  In reach in cooler at front counter.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor under front counter. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under dry storage racks.
  Repeat violation
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  One wet mop. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul102026D60Routine inspection11 violations, 1 high priority Administrative complaint

First visitJul 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Expired 4-1-26
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic10
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Thawing diced chicken at room temp on top of turbo chef
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Dry item shelf
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Wooden cutting board on sandwich to reach in cooler
  Ice buildup in table top reach-in freezer next to ice machine .
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Service line Back area
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  To go bowls on top of air fryer
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  At three compartment sink.
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Back area Service line
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Behind. Ice machine
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Purse on dry item shelf
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.