Tropical Smoothie Cafe FL-302
2505 SW College Rd Ste 101, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5203167
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-13
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 21Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
One employee wiped hands on back of pants, then proceeded to handle a pitcher and tongs to place food from the refrigerated make-table into the pitcher without first washing hands.
- First visitJul 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
1. An employee touched her face, then continued to prepare a customers drink and handle the drink cup with the same hand. Manager had the employee wash hands and put on new gloves during this inspection. 2. One employee touched her hair and pulled up pants with gloved hands, then touched food removed from the oven with her bare hands. Manager had the employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to handle food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One live fly flying in kitchen at front counter.
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Two employees handling food in kitchen with bracelets and/or watches on wrists.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels stuck to sides of several clean pans on dish rack in warewash area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Wire dish rack near three-compartment sink soiled with lime-like substance.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Sliding door on side of dumpster left open.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.