Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5970 S Jog Rd Ste D, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.

22-43-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from customer dining area area without washing hands employee placed on gloves and began to handle food products, discussed with operator, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize interior. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Discussed with operator who removed ice bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Mar 3, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used hand to remove and adjust wireless earphone and wiped face after without washing hands employee handled clean blender and ladle to scoop fruits, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-25-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter has standing water in the bottom, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.

29-49-6

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning brush and scrubby in sink. Operator relocated to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2021 license displayed. Operator corrected and posted 2022. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 roughly once per year on average.

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