Tropical Smoothie Cafe
2407 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · Permanent Food Service · License 7408079
What drove the grade
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection2 intermediate, 6 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 31, 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
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
-pesto inside walk in cooler, manager stated opened multiple days prior.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -christina m, juan m
Basic6
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
-wristwatch
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
-lid to lowboy cooler up front, section of stripping/gasket ripped/torn -gasket to reach in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
-significant ice build up in the small reach in freezer next to the panini press, slight tear in the gasket.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with tight fitting self-closing doors.
-back door
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
-very small affected area, standing water inside the grooved handle to the grease trap access.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.