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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

19401 NW 27 AVE UNIT 401, Miami Gardens, FL, 33056

Warning Issued

Most recent inspection

Date
September 11, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Warning Issued
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (8)

  • 22-43-4Critical

    Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

    High Priority - 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). **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 24-08-4

    Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to 3 compartment sink.

    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 16-46-4

    Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

    Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 38-04-4

    Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.

    Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 53A-04-6

    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/

    Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 53A-05-6

    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/

    Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 40-06-5

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

    Basic - 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. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 53B-02-5

    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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Emmanuel hired 1 year ago with no employee training. **Warning**

    Intermediate

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.