Tropical Smoothie Cafe

15033 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Scottsdale restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Sixth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. Via email, provided information on obtaining food manager certification. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized dishware in dirty sanitizer solution
4-703.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Fifth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site
2-102.12(A)
82
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Fourth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains three 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 Scottsdale?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale 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 one violation per visit across the recent 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.