Tropical Smoothie Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 31-49th Streeteinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
98
Last inspection
October 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
80 / 18
Tropical Smoothie Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 22, 2025 found 10 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 98 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
October 22, 2025
- Date
- October 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 98
- Critical points
- 80
- Non-critical points
- 18
- Violations
- 10 (6 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
10 inspections
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Jun 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jan 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 10, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has received a C grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and March 2025. Its latest score was 53, slightly higher than its March 2025 score of 35.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score: 98
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Smoothie Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe was last inspected on October 22, 2025.
What was Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest inspection score?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest inspection score was 98 points.
How many violations did Tropical Smoothie Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe had 10 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Tropical Smoothie Cafe located?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 31-49th Streeteinway Street in Queens, NY 11103.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50128998
Last updated: July 3, 2026