Tropical Smoothie Cafe

2508 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Palm Beach Gardens sits at 81, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler Swiss cheese (42-47F - Cold Holding). Food not prepared or portioned today; Over stocked food. Per operator out of temperature for an hour. Operator decreased portion size. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

53B-14-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Double flip top cooler; cooked beef (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that beef was not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Double flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (50°F - Ambient Cooling 11:10am/50°F - Ambient Cooling 11:30am). Operator stated the tomatoes were cut less than 1 hour prior, being held in over filled pan, at this rate tomatoes will not reach 41°F within 4 hours. Moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store chemicals. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open beverage from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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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 Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.

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 around two times per year on average.

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