Tropical Smoothie Cafe

6182 W Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33067

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Coral Springs restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tropical Smoothie Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prep table behind register- observed employee beverage bottle and personal keys on prep table. Employee removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table at ice machine- observed frozen cooked chicken being thawed in standing water. Employee moved chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting string stored above rear prep area next to handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-24-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sandwich make table 1 - lettuce cut (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding), per operator items were left in unit overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sandwich make table 1 - lettuce cut (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding), per operator items were left in unit overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has been working as manager for over 3 months, per statement still does not have manager certification.

53A-04-6

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic knives on make line stored with knife face up and handles face up intermixed. Operator reorganized so all handles are presented first. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping clothes by front sink not stored in solution between uses. Operator removed and stored appropriately in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at both make tables.

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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