Merritt Island, Brevard County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

700 MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY E, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 18, 2025
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 24256706

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 24256709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24256713

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24256710

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24256705

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed document Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24256711

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large reach-in cooler to rear right side of kitchen

24-08-4

Detail 24256703

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nest on stacked pans at drying racks over triple sink

14-11-5

Detail 24256702

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door jam between middle and right side doors of reach-in cooler is broken off

23-03-4

Detail 24256707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying rack shelves over triple sink are rusting

32-17-4

Detail 24256704

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Has been removed

25-06-4

Detail 24256712

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on countertop stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Open case of paper towels on the floor and case of Togo containers on the floor in rear dry storage area Corrected On-Site

47-03-4

Detail 24256708

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exit sign in bathroom hallway is missing. Electrical wiring still present and exposed.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23378974

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 23378973

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 23166589

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed soiled dishes and then began handling clean equipment without stopping to wash hands

41-24-4

Detail 23166592

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23166587

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

11-27-4

Detail 23166586

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23166593

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23166585

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired Warning

29-28-4

Detail 23166588

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23166591

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen area does not have hair restrained Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23166590

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed documentation Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23166584

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator is thawing multiple containers of food items on countertop. Moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 17

22-02-4

Detail 22244791

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutter boards on both make tables and portable ones are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22244790

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 22244778

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last inspected and change was 2021 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22244777

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple Holes in or other damage to wall.back wall by 3CS is soiled with black mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

32-07-4

Detail 22244788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Female bathroom needs to be clean - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22244792

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Turbo shelves handles are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22244782

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and ceiling tile missing - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22244784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pictures stack while still wet at 3CS - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22244776

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

36-08-4

Detail 22244785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing baseboards in bathroom hallways - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22244781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind ice machine, bathrooms and under equipment soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22244789

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22244787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Consumer. Product store on the floor at the register. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

10-14-5

Detail 22244779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket not inverted stored on top of the ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 22244786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not click in to place in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22244783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the prep table's bottom shelves soiled old food debris's - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22244780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, dish rack - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

Aug 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 19

03A-02-5

Detail 22237369

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at the back set up 7:00am, fully cooked chicken ; (53F - Cooling); fully cooked egg (48F - Cooling); soft Brie cheese (49F - Cooling); fresh mozzarella cheese (52F - Cooling); up right reach in cooler 3 door, roasted onions (41F - Cold Holding); fully cook sweet potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); fully cooked corn prep at 8:30am ambient air (46F - Cooling) operator was giving a corrective time plan for the items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22237367

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutter boards on both make tables and portable ones are soiled

41-17-4

Detail 22237381

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled

29-28-4

Detail 22237384

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last inspected and change was 2021

36-24-5

Detail 22237382

Basic - Multiple Holes in or other damage to wall.back wall by 3CS is soiled with black mold like substance.

32-07-4

Detail 22237374

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Female bathroom needs to be clean

23-24-4

Detail 22237368

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Turbo shelves handles are soiled

36-34-5

Detail 22237370

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and ceiling tile missing

14-74-7

Detail 22237372

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient air at 53F cold holding Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22237375

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pictures stack while still wet at 3CS

35B-01-4

Detail 22237383

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-08-4

Detail 22237379

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing baseboards in bathroom hallways

36-01-4

Detail 22237371

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind ice machine, bathrooms and under equipment soiled

36-17-5

Detail 22237377

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 22237373

Basic - Food stored on floor. Consumer. Product store on the floor at the register. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22237376

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted stored on top of the ice machine

38-01-4

Detail 22237378

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not click in to place in prep area

23-03-4

Detail 22237380

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the prep table's bottom shelves soiled old food debris's

16-46-4

Detail 22237366

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, dish rack