Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 14, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Both 1 Door MaxxCold Freezers have significant ice buildups.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

2. Nov 25, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     The Quaternary Sanitzer test kit is expired.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

3. Mar 28, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

4. Jul 26, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The quat sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 150 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Choped mango is being improperly thawed by on the shelving in the storage area.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Walk in freezer has ice that is condensing and dripping onto the food underneath the fan.

     Correction: Repair equipment and monitor for continued ice formations and drips.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)