Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
86
Score
Tropical Smoothie Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for North Providence sits at 81, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area under the front ice bin has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in fan guards have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
86
Mar 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (chopper blade) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The shared dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of litter and debris. Employee swept enclosure during inspection.
5-501.115
86
Mar 17, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Per interview of PIC, blender bowls are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours.
4-602.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels due to dispenser not working at time of inspection.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-200 ppm. Service was called during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (chopper blade) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Chopper was taken to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The chopper was not in good repair, with teeth broken off.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the supplement tower, ice machine, prep units, utensil drawer for panini utensils, and can opener base have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The bottom of the small prep unit has an accumulation of water.
4-602.13
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The shared dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of litter and debris. Dumpster enclosure must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility especially beneath equipment have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Energizer and fat burner pills are not labeled on the container - the label is on the rack containing multiple products. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
30
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dump sink to be leaking from faucet.
5-203.13
95
Dec 13, 2023
Opening
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The caulking at the dump sink was observed to be torn. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC informed.
6-501.11
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Providence?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Providence average of 81.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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.
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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