Tropical Smoothie Cafe

2328 Citadel Way Ste 102, Melbourne, FL 32940
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Melbourne average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on shelf over open cases of single service items. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent by 3 compartment sink is dusty
36-34-5
95
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed water filters by ice machine don't have dates of last inspection. Operator stated that somebody will be coming looking at them this week.
29-28-4
Basic - Observed employee personal drink left on prep table in the back by 3 compartment sink. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed not in use at the time of inspection cutting board has cut marks. Operator resurfaced it **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Observed squeeze bottles with clear liquid ( water) not labeled. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dining area and make line are rusted **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation 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.