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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in MELBOURNE has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

1700 New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, Florida, 32904
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13589577

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large make table in back has torn gasket left door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Not posted in back. **Time Extended**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**

12/5/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10924368

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large make table in back has torn gasket left door. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small reach in cooler in back has soiled gasket.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nine, 7 oz Greek yogurts marked with yesterday's date. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. New assistant manager did not know the big 6 no poster posted. Provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee present has completed food handler training from an approved source. Jaheim and Mercedes. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter not dated.

4/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8741252

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich make table cutting board grooved
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of mop sink
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on several doors of reach in coolers
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - unwashed produce over washed produced Unwashed apples stored over cooked bacon and other ready to eat foods
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with big 6 poster Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towel dispenser in handsink, dispenser moved by manager Corrected On-Site

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8362889

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Scoop handles in contact with ice, almonds and ginger Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers with food debris
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment, Spatula stored under sandwich press on dirty surface
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food: Unwashed tomatoes and blueberries over dressings and opened turkey
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Pineapple 6pounds 10oz
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: kale and apple salad, operator stated it was made 2 days prior and labeled it Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device for ice machine has no date indicating when it was last serviced