Tropical Smoothie Cafe
3211 US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 · Permanent Food Service · License 6603109
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 small fly
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in cooler gasket soiled front prep area
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Closed by manager
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Phone on prep table. Removed.
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.