TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

2215 Edgewood SW RD STE B, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

7 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: September 11, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 7
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

Published report comment

A routine inspection was conducted on 9/11/26. Manager on site during inspection. Reviewed requirements for employee illness policy that covers excludable symptoms and reportable illnesses. Discussed having freshwater spigot behind smoothie bar serviced. A follow-up is required via letter of correction. Follow-up will be completed on or after 9/21/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.

Violations (7)

2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee illness policy that does not cover reportable foodborne illnesses and excludable symptoms.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Blender storage area in smoothie bar area has standing water with white film.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
4-602.11(A-D )Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Utensils and blenders are not wash, rinsed, and sanitized every four hours.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Vegetables filled above container fill line in reach-in prep table are 44F.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
5-205.15(B)
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Fresh water spigot near ice bin behind smoothie bar is leaking into bucket and under counter space.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51
IAC 481-30(8-304.11)
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Food Service Establishment License posted is expired.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
Iowa Code Section 137F
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Previous inspection report not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57

Source: Linn County (Cedar Rapids) 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.