Tropical Smoothie Cafe
17419 Tamiami Trial, North Port, FL 34287 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805780
What drove the grade
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 13, 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
Basic1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed the scoop handle used for almonds not stored above the food at the front counter. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
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.