TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 375, Melbourne FL 32904 · 4077335860
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
APR 24
APR 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nine, 7 oz Greek yogurts marked with yesterday's date. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter not dated.
Equipment in poor repair. Large make table in back has torn gasket left door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nine, 7 oz Greek yogurts marked with yesterday's date. Operator discarded.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. New assistant manager did not know the big 6 no poster posted. Provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee present has completed food handler training from an approved source. Jaheim and Mercedes.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter not dated.
Equipment in poor repair. Large make table in back has torn gasket left door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small reach in cooler in back has soiled gasket.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
unwashed produce over washed produced Unwashed apples stored over cooked bacon and other ready to eat foods
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with big 6 poster
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towel dispenser in handsink, dispenser moved by manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich make table cutting board grooved
Drain cover(s) missing. In front of mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on several doors of reach in coolers
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Pineapple 6pounds 10oz
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: kale and apple salad, operator stated it was made 2 days prior and labeled it
Water treatment device for ice machine has no date indicating when it was last serviced
Scoop handles in contact with ice, almonds and ginger
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers with food debris
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment, Spatula stored under sandwich press on dirty surface
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food: Unwashed tomatoes and blueberries over dressings and opened turkey
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.