Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1724 S Federal Hwy Ste A102, Delray Beach, FL 33483 · Permanent Food Service · License 6022758

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 85 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse....High priority · no follow-up needed · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
-15
Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep222026

Routine inspection

6 violations found

First visitSep 22, 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.
6 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse....
  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F...cooked portioned sweet potatoes 46°F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F...cooked portioned sweet potatoes 46°F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen.
  Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issued . Manager discarded food.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade .
  Manager removed to clean.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee dumped left over smoothie in handwashing sink at front line .
  Discussed with manager .
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack....ice scoop stored directly top of ice machine.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.