Tropical Smoothie Cafe
5328 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815965
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. in walk in cooler
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
- First visitSep 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. in walk in cooler
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice bucket at ice machine
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
At front counter. 2 Panels missing at walk in coolers
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.