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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Restaurant Inspections in NYC

13 NYC locations · 45 inspections on record

Overview

Tropical Smoothie Cafe operates 13 locations across NYC and maintains a Grade A rate of 90.00% across 45 inspections, with an average score of 12.2 points. The chain has experienced 1 emergency closure since records began, with the majority of its locations concentrated in Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn. Most violations cited involve non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit..

13
NYC Locations
90.00%
Grade A Rate
12.2
Avg Inspection Score
1
Total Closures

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Locations by Borough

  • Queens7 locations
  • Staten Island4 locations
  • Brooklyn2 locations

Most Common Violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

  1. 1Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  2. 2Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  3. 3Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  4. 4Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  5. 5Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Recent Closures at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe Closed

    31-49th Streeteinway Street, Queens · Jan 11, 2025

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Locations in NYC

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

7001 Amboy Road, Staten Island

Last inspected: Jun 29, 2026

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Ny 072

259-15a Union Turnpike, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2026

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ny073

147-40 Archer Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1650 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

41-19 Bell Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1407 Forest Avenue, Staten Island

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

31-49th Streeteinway Street, Queens

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

N/A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

8719th Avenue D, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

2600 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

39-11 Queens Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

N/A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

41-19 Bell Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

A

Tropical Smoothie Cafee' - ny093

932 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: N/A

N/A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

31-49th Streeteinway Street, Queens

Last inspected: N/A

N/A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations are in NYC?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has 13 locations in New York City, with a total of 45 health inspections on record.

What health grade do Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants typically receive?

90.00% of Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Tropical Smoothie Cafe is 12.2 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Tropical Smoothie Cafe location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe NYC locations include: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.; 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.; 10B: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of..