Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1130 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk Grade: C

The health department has logged five inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2024. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observe employee at the register helping customers then switched tasks to make customer orders without washing hands first. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) who coached employee at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The blender pitchers are being rinsed with water between each use throughout the day. Person in charge (PIC) stated they wash, rinse, and sanitize at night after closing. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-602.11(A-D)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. PIC stated they had not had an opportunity to take the exam yet. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cutting boards with heavy scoring and staining. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to resurface or replace cutting boards once deeply scored to ensure adequate cleaning
4-501.12
90
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. PIC stated they had not had an opportunity to take the exam yet. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.