TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
4700 BABCOCK ST NE STE 9 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided the form, operator had all new employees read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has no date determining when it was last serviced
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair, two reach-in cooler out of order at this time. Smoothie make station is keeping foods cold by use of ice, tall standing reach-in cooler is not being used until maintenance is performed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable, operator stated they have the equipment to sand them down. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used on side of first ice machine
36-22-4Basic – Floor in front of smoothie make reach in cooler with standing water, operator stated the cooler is awaiting repair and they are keeping all of the ingredients on ice.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored in soiled pan between uses, operator removed and sanitized both immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-06-4Basic – Insect control device hanging is not designed to retain insect within the device, operator stated that it doesn't work, and removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:11 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.