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Mixed Health Record
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 16, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : crumble pork on the cook line 44° in the back left corner of the cold hold unit. An ice bag was added.
- [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed : ceiling tiles missing over the walk-in cooler door.
- [16-44-4] Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed : clear food pan with the clean dishes with food residue still on the bottom of the pan.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed : the over half gone gallon of non fat vanilla mix, no open date.
- [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container, or touching food. Observed : front line staff wipe the excess of a smoothie off the top off a cup with a brown paper towel from the wall dispenser.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the back side of the can opener was soiled.
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