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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in MELBOURNE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460267

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: all licenses posted are expired. License is current. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket door under small make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
  • 27-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Hand wash sink not working. No hot or cold water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460167

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket door under small make table
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Banana walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
  • 27-01-4:Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Hand wash sink not working. No hot or cold water Warning

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843231

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall in front of office missing cove molding. Manager states it on the repair list. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next triple sink is slow draining
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Red onions stored above ready to eat prepped cheese in walk in cooler
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink next to office is not working, manager states she's trying to get approval for repairs.

Inspection Date: 12/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703224

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735109

  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. Manager not there. Called and she was unable to inform employee where they were Warning

Inspection Date: 5/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8671952

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by triple sink
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board small make table Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356910

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bottom of blenders soiled
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of pineapple tidbits 6lbs
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects by blenders
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on small flip top
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By office Corrected On-Site