Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed behind finished line flip top cover is soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Rockledge average 87, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer. Manager label it sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed small fly insect trap above oven. Manager took down small fly insect trap **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to prep sink. Manager made a sign employees must wash hands before returning to work and posted at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Observed behind finished Line flip top cover is soiled with old food debris. Operator clean behind the flip top cover **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink next to dump/ prep sink. Does not have hand washing sign or procedures at hand wash sink. Operator put up hand wash sign that stated employee must wash hands before returning to work **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed at finish line station behind flip top cover. Was soiled with old food debris. Operator clean behind flip top cover **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet is leaking water while the faucet is on. Leaking from pipe
29-11-4
70
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at front counter sanitizer bucket with sanitizer in stored on the floor. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents has accumulation of dusts
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cup with cover on the prep table. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the left side of the door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make line and finish line flip tops. Behind the flip top lids is soiled with old food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Operator has stated that she put in for repairs.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet spray is leaking out water when faucet is on
29-11-4
64
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter is dated but the date is expired.
29-28-4
Basic - Observed Nonfood-contact surface food container rack in kitchen soiled , rusty and dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Standing water at the back of ice machine. FYI ice machine is down at the time of inspection
29-19-4
Basic - Observed not in use of time of inspection Cutting board on back rack by mop sink has extremely grooves and soiled. Needs to be discarded
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed plastic drink beverages on the. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed spraying hose for 3 compartment sink is leaking water from the actual hose
29-08-4
Basic - Walls, ceiling,and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Gasket on finish line cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Turbinado (sugar) not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed, license is current. Reminded operator license will expire April 1st.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items on prep table in back area, operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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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 Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “observed behind finished line flip top cover is soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockledge average of 87.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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