TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL390
18541 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157 · 305-515-7370
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the back country cooler observed cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, manager transferred food to another working cooler to rapidly cool.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020040729 | Jul 10, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $200 |
| 1--2015051366 | Oct 23, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed 2 new hired employees that have not signed food employee reporting agreement. Operator printed the form and made them sign.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow and green cutting board not longer cleanable.
Employee drinking on food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above preparation sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored inside the reach in freezer. Employee discarded the drink.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a splitter at the mop sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2ceiling tiles missing by the walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the rear door.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the back country cooler observed cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, manager transferred food to another working cooler to rapidly cool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand sink located in the preparation area, person in charge placed a new roll of paper.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not fastened at ware washing area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at preparation and ware washing area made of porous material.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at sandwich making area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the top gasket in disrepair at walk in cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside vent of walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Manager printed and posted handout in back of kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on backplate of soda dispenser.
Open dumpster lid.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed preparation of food on a preparation table next to handwashing sink without a splash guard. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the back country cooler observed cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, manager transferred food to another working cooler to rapidly cool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand sink located in the preparation area, person in charge placed a new roll of paper.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training expired on 2023 for employee Gabriel Reyes, Darianna Tito and Crystian Barrio.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag pack, cardigan, handbag, stored in the the storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Knife in sanitizer solution.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Stored food not covered. Container with cheese not covered, in the RIC located at front counter.
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.