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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4560 W MOCKINGBIRD LN #118, Dallas, TX 75209 · Dallas County

41cited violations
9serious tier
10inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type
Food establishment
Inspected by
City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record
City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024161
2022162
2021251
2020141
20182122
2017272
2016110

Inspections

  1. Jan 14, 2024 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      No paper towels at the front hand sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No CFM on site during inspection

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      Replace worn cutting boards as needed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair small leak at 3- compartment sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      Provide current pest control report - latest 2022

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Service every 90 days

  2. Dec 1, 2022 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean inside dirty microwave (top area)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Repair leak under utility sink in front

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      Repair torn WIC gasket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      Don't store personal drinks above RTE food in WIC and on prep table

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Receptacles and waste Units-contructed

      Use impervious material for trashcans not cardboard

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair small leak on 3-comp faucet outlet and repair floor tile in front and baseboard

  3. Dec 21, 2021 Routine Score 97
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clothes washer and dryer location requirements

      Observed washer/dryer not separated from food prep area.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      RFSM not registered.

  4. Jan 21, 2021 Routine Score 95
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      Observed 3-comp sanitizer 100 ppm Q.A.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Observed broken prep table shelf

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clothes washer and dryer location requirements

      Observed washer/dryer not separated from food prep area

  5. Jan 29, 2020 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No RFSM

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

      Thaw under cool running water

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clothes washer and dryer location requirements

      Laundry facilities must be separate from food prep and dish washing areas.

  6. Nov 18, 2018 Routine Score 85
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      glass cleaner on food prep table

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41

      two bags of grilled chicken observed out at room temp

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Thermometer shall be easily readable

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Drying Mops-air dry

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

  7. May 25, 2018 Routine Score 95
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean RIC door gaskets.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

  8. Dec 5, 2017 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean dirty gaskets of reach in coolers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

      establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

      wash and sanitize drying mats for where blenders are stored

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

      Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean

  9. May 31, 2017 Routine Score 97
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      next to banana

  10. Dec 15, 2016 Routine Score 99
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.