Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1407 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Sep 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Apr 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Apr 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

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

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

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