Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Water treatment device has not been inspected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 61 falls below the Palm Bay average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided to operator printed copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Destina has been with restaurant for 3.5 months but has not completed food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. In service ice machine has a water filter with no date. Out of service ice maker has a filter dated 2022 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three door reach in freezer has mold like substance on gaskets of each door. Smoothie maker table has soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed for operator.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device does not have a date last serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris build up
22-02-4
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. 1 new employee- provided form and employee signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair edge of Scotsman ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled- triple door reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several plastic pans on dry storage rack
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt on dry storage rack
02D-01-5
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
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. Provided the form, operator had all new employees read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has no date determining when it was last serviced
29-28-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair, two reach-in cooler out of order at this time. Smoothie make station is keeping foods cold by use of ice, tall standing reach-in cooler is not being used until maintenance is performed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable, operator stated they have the equipment to sand them down. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used on side of first ice machine
14-71-4
Basic - Floor in front of smoothie make reach in cooler with standing water, operator stated the cooler is awaiting repair and they are keeping all of the ingredients on ice.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in soiled pan between uses, operator removed and sanitized both immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Insect control device hanging is not designed to retain insect within the device, operator stated that it doesn't work, and removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-06-4
52
May 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed at end of inspection. Educated
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board over #10 cans where can opener is located
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in fruit cooler Gaskets small sandwich cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Side crushed ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of cooler #1 Food debris bottom of reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Machine to right. White sheild **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent on ice machine to right Ceiling vents in kitchen also light covers
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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