TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
4276 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 407.733.5860
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015051801 | Oct 26, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 | $440 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled cloth to wipe counter tops and after washed dirty dishes without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to hand washing sink no paper towels provided, discussed with operator who provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. NeXT to three compartment sink no soap, discussed with operator who provided soap
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen on preparation table frozen cooked eggs thawing at room temperature, discussed with operator who moved to reach in cooler.
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Toilet leaking. In men's restroom toilet leaking, discussed with operator to repair.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees don't have original certificates; certificates look like photo copies from an original blank certificate;
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the back of the kitchen
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/ manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area - operator provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing smoothies- no beard guard.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table in back kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed open beverage from reach in freezer.
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