Tropical Smoothie Cafe
6611 Orion Drive, Ste 101, Fort Myers, FL 33912 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606562
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb attached to food prep sink for rinsing blenders.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitOct 9, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb attached to food prep sink for rinsing blenders.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sinks in dishwash area blocked by cardboard box. Operator removed box.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop for ice machine stored on top of metal shelving between uses.
Operator placed ice scoop on clean tray.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.