Oviedo, Seminole County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

45 W MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD STE 1351, Oviedo, FL 32765

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 High Priority
Sep 10, 2025
City
Oviedo
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 24022091

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

41-10-4

Detail 24022101

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24022102

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting board

31A-09-4

Detail 24022096

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - front counter hand sink blocked with blender pitcher. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24022094

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom

23-24-4

Detail 24022095

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - oven handle - all cold holding unitsCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24022097

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24022098

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 24022103

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors throughout establishment

51-18-6

Detail 24022093

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

22-16-4

Detail 24022100

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - tops interior of cold hold units

42-01-4

Detail 24022092

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24022099

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar stored at front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23337729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Sweet potatoes 50F, less than 4 hours, containers stacked above fill line. Operator reduced amount, Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23337730

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-07-4

Detail 23337727

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing bracelet , while preparing food. Food worker removed bracelet .Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23337728

Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food worker donned hat. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23337731

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

08B-17-4

Detail 23337732

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated . Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23337733

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled and lid soiled with food debris. Operator labeled and cleaned lid. Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22894132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (52 - Cold Holding). Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22894127

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added. - existing vacuum breaker needs to be moved to outlet side of splitter. Manager removed splitter Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 22894129

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter at ice machine has date 5/20

23-03-4

Detail 22894131

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - smoothie cooler. Space between lift-up doors accumulating food debris

16-46-4

Detail 22894130

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 22894128

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cafe cooler

Jun 1, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 22029935

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

35B-08-4

Detail 22029934

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - hanging on shelf storing foods

29-49-6

Detail 22029933

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - smoothie cooler

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21347398

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Connor McLeod Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time extension was granted and not complied. Connor McLeod has no food handler certification at the time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21186042

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Connor McLeod Time Extended

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 13Total: 24

41-05-4

Detail 21179046

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho home defense bug chemical stored in back area.

12A-09-4

Detail 21179049

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee leaving line to go to walk-in cooler and return.

01B-02-5

Detail 21179050

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 21179059

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg patties (55F - Cold Holding); chicken strips (54F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cut pineapple (54F - Cold Holding); diced onions (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); spinach (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (53F - Cold Holding); veggie chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded product.

11-07-5

Detail 21179044

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

02C-03-5

Detail 21179055

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bulk bacon, bulk carrots, hummus, bulk mozzarella

13-06-4

Detail 21179043

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

22-02-4

Detail 21179051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

53A-01-7

Detail 21179042

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 21179045

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter.

53B-01-5

Detail 21179038

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 21179058

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cooling units on front line.

13-07-4

Detail 21179053

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 21179056

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employee at the time of inspection.

14-11-5

Detail 21179040

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food line station (Turbo Air)

36-01-4

Detail 21179054

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Front counter and back area.

36-73-4

Detail 21179048

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front line floors are sticky and not clean.

08B-38-4

Detail 21179037

Basic - Food stored on floor. Can goods stored in dry storage area.

16-46-4

Detail 21179041

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 21179052

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under food line station.

29-19-4

Detail 21179060

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain at front counter

08B-12-5

Detail 21179039

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk sugar on front line

42-01-4

Detail 21179047

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 21179057

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar on front line.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 20926048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 20779844

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20779840

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mozzarella cheese opened prior day Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20779848

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20779845

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20779846

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20779843

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20779847

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20779842

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20779841

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Turbinado sugar Warning

Jul 28, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.