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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of pineapple tidbits at 6lbs 10oz by Big Valley, on shelves at kitchen area. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of inspection observed current license expired on 10/01/2022. Operator renewed license at time of inspection, current license dated 10/01/2024. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. At the time of inspection Samantha and Jean, they do not have a food handlers certification . As per manager hired more than 8 months. **Warning**
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. Discussed and provided printed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for ice machine without date marks, unable to know when filters were changed. **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and on lid located at kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air conditioner vent at front counter and back establishment near walk in freezer. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of ice machine not property stored. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint at front counter. Employee put on a head cap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor . Observed boxes of strawberries on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer . **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored over reach in cooler next to oven located at front counter. Employee inverted them properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter. **Warning**
38-02-4Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed 2 ceiling light fixtures out of service located at back kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:50 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.