Tropical Smoothie Cafe
19401 NW 27 Ave Unit 401, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337296
What drove the grade
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Intermediate3
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mia hired as a manager since July, with no manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Emmanuel hired 1 year ago with no employee training.
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Next to 3 compartment sink.
Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee drinks on top of prep tables.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.