Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5234 E Hwy 100 Ste #107, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Palm Coast restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at 0ppm. Person in charge refilled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance inside. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Outside of ice machine has plastic on outside that's not smooth and easily cleanable. Person in charge peeled plastic off. **Corrected On-Site**

14-47-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Person in charge replaced with sanitizer 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

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. Establishment is missing some training.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Yogurt not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Person in charge cleaned ice plate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles in cheese, rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around four 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 roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

215 Saint Joe Plaza Dr

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Wingstop 4089

800 Belle Terre Pkwy Ste 202

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Palm Coast → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Florida → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Palm Coast