Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1520 S Babcock St Ste A, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505642
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 fly in kitchen Next unannounced inspection
Intermediate1
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
New employee didn't sign agreement Had employee read and sign
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk in freezer
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Current but have wrong location license posted
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.