Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1435 S 27 Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30117
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Tropical Smoothie Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Adequate ventilation and lighting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Carrollton average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed scoop with handle down making contact with cooked chicken in prep top cooler allowing potential contamination./corrected
511-6-1.04(4)(u)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed unable to provide signed employee health agreements at time of inspection
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed rag stored inside handwashing sink./all handwashing sinks must be free of objects at all times
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events
511-6-1.03(6)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee phone stored on top of prep table
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris stored outside of dumpster area./clean and maintain dumpster closed at all times
511-6-1.06(5)(m)
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed clean pans with old food debris present./rewashed
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket reading at 0ppm at time of inspection./corrected
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: observed employee personal belongings next to napkins and other single service items
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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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 Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrollton average of 83.

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

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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.