TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
13550 SW 120 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 305-322-7431
Last inspected Jul 11, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of chia pudding thawing out in container of water in hand sink, no running water. Employee moved product to walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from smoothie station. Operator provided paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on smoothie station prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers on drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled sweet tea stored on the floor next to mop sink.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near back exit door.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed operator without knowledge of employee health agreement with new employee less than 2 months on site handling food. Provided via email employee health agreement.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residue at blenders lid at shelf above preparation sink front counter. And cutting board soiled at reach in cooler preparation area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chia pudding thawing out in hand sink. Employee removed product.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading of 84F after 5 minutes of running the water. Operator turned up the water heater, final temperature of water 110F
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available.
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. Observed one new employee no proof employee agreement. The food employee reporting agreement was printed, explained and signed by the employee.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed temperature reading of 84F after 5 minutes of running the water. Operator turned up the water heater, final temperature of water 110F
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed water damage at base of woman's bathroom door unable to self close.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at both reach in coolers at front counter.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean blender drying on soiled rack front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved and soiled cutting board at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones on food preparation areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall lining and corner guard separated from wall at back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handling touching the sugar and whey protein power.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at front counter reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of chia pudding thawing out in container of water in hand sink, no running water. Employee moved product to walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tomatoes and green peppers stored over ready to eat chai pudding in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged products properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees who handles food working at the establishment.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees who handles food working at the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
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.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Operator removed from service.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled water stored on the floor by the mop sink. Observed boxes containing fruit concentrates stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing togo food containers stored on the floor by the walk-in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.