TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1165 W 49 ST STE 106, Hialeah FL 33012 · 8572723465
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle inside black beans. Operator replaced scoop, and placed with handle upwards.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash solution at 90F Operator open more hot water facet. Water 112 F.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist jewelry while preparing and serving food. Employee removed jewelry.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers old label residue.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of table next to clean cups and vegetables washing sink. Employee moved bucket and placed under table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by food washing sink, wet cleaning cloth not in sanitizer solution between uses. Employee stored cleaning cloth inside sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brow sugar container not labeled with name. Manager labeled sugar container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards grooved.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up floor inside walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from inside hand wash sink.
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. Observed 3 employees hired more than six months ago. Unable to verify proof of training.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases with bananas stored on the floor ins walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with brown sugar no labeled. Employee labeled brown sugar.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no available in bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
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.