Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 61 falls below the Doral average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - 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 Daniel Gonzalez hired for less than 60 days and not proof of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided person in charge with employee health agreement and coached it.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelf of prep table rusted.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bag at several containers of food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC Return above entrance of establishment bathrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a couple of auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at storage rack across from ice machine.
25-06-4
61
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Frank Peña expired on 06/09/2025/Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food p and not hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
74
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager Angel Arce and not proof of food manager certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager Angel Arce and not proof of food manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Frank Pena expired 06/09/2025 and Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback observed Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Frank Pena expired 06/09/2025 and Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area over men bathroom entrance, also over walk-in cooler entrance area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area over men bathroom entrance, also over walk-in cooler entrance area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table front counter area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: at time of callback inspection observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
64
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired 10/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Frank Pena expired 06/09/2025 and Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager Angel Arce and not proof of food manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed several paint containers, caulking tube stored by storage rack and single service items on the back. **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at hose reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area over men bathroom entrance, also over walk-in cooler entrance area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees engaged in food serving/preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fruit flies devices installed over food preparation table, staff removed light. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on the floor at storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air conditioner vent at front counter and back establishment near walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter, at smoothie prep station. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed 2 ceiling light fixtures out of service located at back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
86
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of pineapple tidbits at 6lbs 10oz by Big Valley, on shelves at kitchen area. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of inspection observed current license expired on 10/01/2022. Operator renewed license at time of inspection, current license dated 10/01/2024. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. At the time of inspection Samantha and Jean, they do not have a food handlers certification . As per manager hired more than 8 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided printed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for ice machine without date marks, unable to know when filters were changed. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and on lid located at kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air conditioner vent at front counter and back establishment near walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of ice machine not property stored. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint at front counter. Employee put on a head cap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor . Observed boxes of strawberries on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored over reach in cooler next to oven located at front counter. Employee inverted them properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed 2 ceiling light fixtures out of service located at back kitchen. **Warning**
38-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed posted
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of strawberries stored on floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket at food 1 station
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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