Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4276 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 64 falls below the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled cloth to wipe counter tops and after washed dirty dishes without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to hand washing sink no paper towels provided, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. NeXT to three compartment sink no soap, discussed with operator who provided soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Toilet leaking. In men's restroom toilet leaking , discussed with operator to repair.

29-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen on preparation table frozen cooked eggs thawing at room temperature, discussed with operator who moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees don't have original certificates; certificates look like photo copies from an original blank certificate;

53B-09-4

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the back of the kitchen

14-69-4

Jun 27, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing smoothies- no beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table in back kitchen.

35B-02-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed open beverage from reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrea Horne 04/2022.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.

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 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 around two times per year on average.

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