1650 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 726-0976
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has an average score of 13.75 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that Tropical Smoothie Cafe consistently maintains a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
12/29/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 5 | A
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06/22/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 20 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Cold 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.
- 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.
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
09/12/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 13 | A
- (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
02/22/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 17 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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