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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

14500 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami Beach FL 33181 · 305-749-6676

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2333014
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves not handwashing. Employee washed hands then put new gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with soiled clothing.
Basic/13-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license 10/1/2023
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside walk in freezer.
Basic/36-01-4
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside the mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4

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.