Tropical Smoothie Cafe
31-49 STEINWAY STREET, 11103
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
3476491920
CScore: 53
Last inspected: July 24, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
October 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 98
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04FFood preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05ASewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
July 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CScore: 53
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
July 9, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
N
June 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 35
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
04PFood containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
March 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CScore: 35
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
January 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 2
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
January 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
NScore: 29
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04PFood containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
18-13Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
18-14Order or notice posted or required to be posted by the Department mutilated, obstructed or removed.
January 9, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
January 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 29
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
November 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
November 10, 2022
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 3
10CLighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.