Tropical Smoothie Cafe
8600 Vineland Ave Ste 103, Orlando, FL 32821 · Permanent Food Service · License 5814777
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat)-11
- Administrative complaint on Jul 15, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
More time given
- First visitJul 15, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. sliced tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47°F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47°F - Cold Holding) top and bottom of make table next to sandwich press.
Operator states lid has been opened because of rush.will keep closed
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
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.