Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5600 Blue Lagoon Dr Unit 5, Miami, FL 33126
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Tropical Smoothie Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter by the flip top reach in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
95
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table in back of kitchen, manager moved underneath table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Inspector emailed form for operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in next to ovens.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled, manager posted label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in upright position in mop sink, coached manager on proper storage method. Manager reversed mop to hang upside down for air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in ware wash area
14-09-4
64
Jan 29, 2024
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 Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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.