TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
19401 NW 27 AVE UNIT 401, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
License #2337296
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Failing Health Score
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 15 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 11, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks on top of prep tables.
- [22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
- [38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to 3 compartment sink.
- [53A-05-6] 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/
- [53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mia hired as a manager since July, with no manager certification.
- [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Emmanuel hired 1 year ago with no employee training.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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