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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 2600 Hylan Boulevard · Staten Island 10306

A Grade A posted 2025-08-05. The most recent inspection (2026-08-20) scored 20 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-08-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
10FNon-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2025-08-05 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-08-05 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2025-01-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—

2024-04-15 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 19 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2024-01-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—
10FNon-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.—
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-01-06

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 16 restaurants
9 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Contaminated, Food Preparation Location), shared by 16 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Applebees Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Boulevard Lounge, Dunkin Donuts, Greek Xpress, Hawaii Poke Bowl, Menchie's, New China Buffet, On A Roll, Panera Bread, Patrizia's Taverna / Patrizia's Pizzeria, Sea Bar, Siam Thai Restaurant, Valducci's Pizza, Wingstop.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

2600 Hylan Boulevard

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