Tropical Smoothie Cafe
501 N Orlando Ave B209, Winter Park, FL 32789 · Permanent Food Service · License 5814269
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection3 intermediate, 4 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
- First visitAug 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener soiled with debris
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Containers with sugar not labeled at dry storage area
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Both make tables at cook line
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Kitchen exit door
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Walk in cooler
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.