Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1840 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33765 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217623
What drove the grade
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink in front counter area
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink in front counter area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink in the dish washing area and women's restroom.
Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks must be fully stocked at all times . Soap purchased during inspection and available at hand wash sinks
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on chemical shelf in dish washing area .
Shift lead labeled spray bottle
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bulk container of cane sugar in front counter area . Employee labels container
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Manager preparing food while wearing a bracelet . Reviewed with manager
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Thermometer stored with utility knife and markers in a cup in the front counter area . Shift lead sanitized thermometer and relocated in to a clean container
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles ( straws ) stored next to hand wash under paper towel disaster exposed to splash in drive thru .
Straws relocated
Fixed on the spot
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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.