Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe, located at 4700 Babcock St NE Ste 9 in Palm Bay, FL, had a recent inspection on December 30, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk score of 61. This inspection identified four major and two minor violations, including issues with a lack of a posted choking sign and soiled nonfood-contact surfaces. Previous inspections for this establishment have also indicated high-risk findings.
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
May 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
47
Violations — Dec 30, 2025 Inspection
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed for operator.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three door reach in freezer has mold like substance on gaskets of each door. Smoothie maker table has soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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. Provided to operator printed copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Destina has been with restaurant for 3.5 months but has not completed food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. In service ice machine has a water filter with no date. Out of service ice maker has a filter dated 2022 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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