Tropical Smoothie Cafe

19401 Nw 27 Ave Unit 401, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score is in line with the Miami Gardens average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender lids with old food debris stuck. Operator started washing items.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long braids and hair net not effective. Employee put hair inside the net. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees with no beard guards engaged in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not aware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed manager not aware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated manager. **Time Extended**

53A-10-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

42-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic lid case stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Gardens average of 80.

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 three times per year on average.

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