TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
3081 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561-247-7473
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed one
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50 ppm at prep table. Operator dumped solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of sugar not labeled in dry storage.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. At cook line low boy flip top cooler, yogurt (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy flip top cooler, yogurt (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. At walk in cooler, light does not work.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-bagged onions stored over turkey slices. Advised operator of proper storage.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Black beans on dry storage rack
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two hand sinks in back kitchen
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to triple sink
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans 45 f, white rice 48 f, scrambled eggs 50 f, Swiss cheese 53 f, sliced turkey 44 f on right side of the flip top cooler by the oven. Stored overnight based on the labels on the pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans 45 f, white rice 48 f, scrambled eggs 50 f, Swiss cheese 53 f, sliced turkey 44 f on right side of the flip top cooler by the oven. Stored overnight based on the labels on the pans. As per employee and manager they are aware of issues with that cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Another reach in cooler sliced tomatoes 45 f in Double pan prepared at 7:18 am today on 07/02 based on the label on the pan. Not ambient cooled to 41 f within 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Another reach in cooler sliced tomatoes 45 f in Double pan prepared at 7:18 am today on 07/02 based on the label on the pan. Not ambient cooled to 41 f within 4 hours.
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. Emailed one
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink quat.
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 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. Emailed one
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Personal water bottle stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed the bottle.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat.
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/ 4 food handlers working no certified food manager present.
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.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Drying rack
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.