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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

4975 W ATLANTIC AVE STE E, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 561-501 -6285

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022253
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Portion tomato sauce 48 in finish line flip top reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2023 · Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food not prep or portion today, Cheese 46°, fresh cheese 48°, Swiss cheese 44° , grilled pepper 49° in flip top make line reach in cooler , food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issue . Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...in used smoothie blenders. Manager cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor...pile of ice bag on floor. Manager properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food....employee beginning work to make smoothies without wash hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...smoothie rinser.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit...-2F
Intermediate/05-06-4
scoop handle in contact with food granola bar. Employee properly stored
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable....green cutting in the triple sink.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....shelf underneath prep table.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.... Quaternary ammonium 00 ppm only one bucket. Employee removed
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels...blocked by broom. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.... Manager properly stored.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Portion tomato sauce 48 in finish line flip top reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2023 · Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food not prep or portion today, Cheese 46°, fresh cheese 48°, Swiss cheese 44° , grilled pepper 49° in flip top make line reach in cooler , food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issue . Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Portion tomato sauce 48 in finish line flip top reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue... shredded cheese 45, grilled onion 47, grilled pepper 47 in make line reach in cooler being held less than 4 hours, manager discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2023 · Food not prep or portion today, Cheese 46°, fresh cheese 48°, Swiss cheese 44° , grilled pepper 49° in flip top make line reach in cooler , food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Admin Complaint
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Portion tomato sauce 48° in finish line flip top reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Portion tomato sauce 48° in finish line flip top reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue... shredded cheese 45°, grilled onion 47°, grilled pepper 47° in make line reach in cooler being held less than 4 hours, manager discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning

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