TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
13550 SW 120 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 7
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed operator without knowledge of employee health agreement with new employee less than 2 months on site handling food. Provided via email employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residue at blenders lid at shelf above preparation sink front counter. And cutting board soiled at reach in cooler preparation area.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chia pudding thawing out in hand sink. Employee removed product. **Corrected On-Site**
27-24-5Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading of 84F after 5 minutes of running the water. Operator turned up the water heater, final temperature of water 110F **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available.
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. Observed one new employee no proof employee agreement. The food employee reporting agreement was printed, explained and signed by the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed temperature reading of 84F after 5 minutes of running the water. Operator turned up the water heater, final temperature of water 110F **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 15
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed water damage at base of woman's bathroom door unable to self close.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at both reach in coolers at front counter.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean blender drying on soiled rack front counter.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved and soiled cutting board at front counter.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones on food preparation areas.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall lining and corner guard separated from wall at back door.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handling touching the sugar and whey protein power.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at front counter reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of chia pudding thawing out in container of water in hand sink, no running water. Employee moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tomatoes and green peppers stored over ready to eat chai pudding in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:15 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.