TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2000 NW 87 AVE STE 2 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired 10/01/2024. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Frank Pena expired 06/09/2025 and Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025. **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager Angel Arce and not proof of food manager certificate. **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed several paint containers, caulking tube stored by storage rack and single service items on the back. **Warning**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at hose reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area over men bathroom entrance, also over walk-in cooler entrance area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees engaged in food serving/preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fruit flies devices installed over food preparation table, staff removed light. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on the floor at storage area. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:36 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.