Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4975 W Atlantic Ave Ste E, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Delray Beach sits at 71, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...in used smoothie blenders. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor...pile of ice bag on floor. Manager properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...smoothie rinser.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit...-2F

05-06-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable....green cutting in the triple sink .

14-09-4

Basic - scoop handle in contact with food granola bar. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor .

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. ...shelf underneath prep table .

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.... Quaternary ammonium 00 ppm only one bucket . Employee removed **Corrective Action Taken**

21-08-4

Feb 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels...blocked by broom . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.... Manager properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - 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 . **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; hose attached, no vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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