DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

3081 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33405
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921768

  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. At walk in cooler, light does not work.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-bagged onions stored over turkey slices. Advised operator of proper storage.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy flip top cooler, yogurt (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy flip top cooler, yogurt (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale.

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820599

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Black beans on dry storage rack
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two hand sinks in back kitchen
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to triple sink

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8821727

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820352

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Third party provider ( safestaff / Servsafe ) all color copied from one original. Explained. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8744003

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans 45 f, white rice 48 f, scrambled eggs 50 f, Swiss cheese 53 f, sliced turkey 44 f on right side of the flip top cooler by the oven. Stored overnight based on the labels on the pans. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans 45 f, white rice 48 f, scrambled eggs 50 f, Swiss cheese 53 f, sliced turkey 44 f on right side of the flip top cooler by the oven. Stored overnight based on the labels on the pans. As per employee and manager they are aware of issues with that cooler. Warning
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Another reach in cooler sliced tomatoes 45 f in Double pan prepared at 7:18 am today on 07/02 based on the label on the pan. Not ambient cooled to 41 f within 4 hours. Warning
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Another reach in cooler sliced tomatoes 45 f in Double pan prepared at 7:18 am today on 07/02 based on the label on the pan. Not ambient cooled to 41 f within 4 hours. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink quat. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed one Warning

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8626882

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Personal water bottle stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat.
  • 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/ 4 food handlers working no certified food manager present.
  • 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.