Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1165 W 49 St Ste 106, Hialeah, FL 33012

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash solution at 90F Operator open more hot water facet. Water 112 F. **Corrected On-Site**

16-52-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist jewelry while preparing and serving food. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers old label residue.

16-46-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of table next to clean cups and vegetables washing sink. Employee moved bucket and placed under table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

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

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by food washing sink, wet cleaning cloth not in sanitizer solution between uses. Employee stored cleaning cloth inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brow sugar container not labeled with name. Manager labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards grooved.

14-09-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up floor inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed 3 employees hired more than six months ago. Unable to verify proof of training. **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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from inside hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with bananas stored on the floor ins walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with brown sugar no labeled. Employee labeled brown sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no available in bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

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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 Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.

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