Tropical Smoothie Cafe
4793 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571 · Permanent Food Service · License 6701708
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 Jul 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-7
- Violations at the Jul 30 complaint check1 intermediate also cited at the Jul 23 routine inspection and counted there
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitJul 30, 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.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation was addressed on last routine inspection on 07/23/26. This violation will be addressed on or before 09/22/26.
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 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.
Upon inspection, observed sliced tomatoes 45f in upper make bar cooler # 1. Manager stated upper make bar has been open for approximately the last 2 hours during the lunch rush.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon inspection, observed employee training by Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Advised manager that the training is not on the approved provider list.
Basic1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Upon inspection, current license not available/displayed at establishment. Expired as of 06/01/26. Manager printed current license during inspection.
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
- 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.