Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1407 FOREST AVENUE, 10302
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
3154003300
AScore: 10
Last inspected: November 3, 2025
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
November 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
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.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
September 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 29
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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.
April 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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.
April 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.