Tropical Smoothie Cafe
7898 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 · Permanent Food Service · License 6113796
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Licensing inspection
- First visitNov 4, 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.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Earlier inspections 1
A90Routine inspection6 violations, 1 high priority Warning issued
- First visitAug 27, 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 priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Cut Lettuce (55°F - Cold Holding); Turkey (52°F - Cold Holding) in reach-in coolers on food/oven line side. Operator removed to cool product down.
Fixed on the spot
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. Observed no food handler training for Madeline C., Sarah S., Jaykob A., Jayden S., and Jamilett L.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Two coolers on food/oven line in disrepair, products are having to be iced down.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on storage shelf.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 4 dead ants on premises near counter next to assembled take-out items/pickup area.
Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in bathroom near vent.
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.