Tropical Smoothie Cafe

891 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The city-wide average for Gilbert sits at 96, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food after touching hair and clothing with gloves. When gloves are contaminated and food is being prepared, gloves must be removed and hands must be washed with soap and warm water for 20 seconds before donning new gloves. Employee was prompted to remove gloves and wash hands before continuing to prepare food

2-301.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked onions, roasted red peppers, and turkey deli meat in the reach-in cooler on the line with internal temperatures ranging from 45-60*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to person in charge, items had just been prepped and placed in units less than an hour prior. All prepped TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must be cooled to 41*F and below in standing refrigerators or freezers before being placed in reach-in units. Food was moved to standing refrigerators to cool at time of inspection

3-501.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on duty. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is on duty during all hours of operation prior to the next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed blender lids with degraded rubber that are not smooth or easily cleanable. All food-contact surfaces must be in good condition and easily cleanable. Please replace lids prior to re-inspection on 8/26/24

4-202.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gilbert average of 96.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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