Tropical Smoothie

3081 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tropical Smoothie appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy flip top cooler, yogurt (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy flip top cooler, yogurt (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-bagged onions stored over turkey slices. Advised operator of proper storage.

08B-17-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. At walk in cooler, light does not work.

38-04-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Black beans on dry storage rack

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to triple sink

31B-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two hand sinks in back kitchen

31B-02-4

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans 45 f, white rice 48 f, scrambled eggs 50 f, Swiss cheese 53 f, sliced turkey 44 f on right side of the flip top cooler by the oven. Stored overnight based on the labels on the pans. As per employee and manager they are aware of issues with that cooler. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans 45 f, white rice 48 f, scrambled eggs 50 f, Swiss cheese 53 f, sliced turkey 44 f on right side of the flip top cooler by the oven. Stored overnight based on the labels on the pans. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Another reach in cooler sliced tomatoes 45 f in Double pan prepared at 7:18 am today on 07/02 based on the label on the pan. Not ambient cooled to 41 f within 4 hours. **Warning**

03D-06-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Another reach in cooler sliced tomatoes 45 f in Double pan prepared at 7:18 am today on 07/02 based on the label on the pan. Not ambient cooled to 41 f within 4 hours. **Warning**

01B-38-5

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. Emailed one **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink quat. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed one **Warning**

11-26-1

Mar 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Dec 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing in both bathrooms.

31B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie.

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

Tropical Smoothie most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 80.

Has Tropical Smoothie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie is inspected around three times per year on average.

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