Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay
Last inspected:
4700 Babcock St Ne Ste 9, Palm Bay, FL 32905Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay has been inspected 15 times since 2020, accumulating 136 violations—an average of 9.1 per inspection, more than 75% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the 15 inspections, indicating a recurring compliance issue with sick worker protocols. Food contact surface violations were also a persistent pattern, cited in at least 5 inspections. High-priority violations were found in 11 of the 15 inspections, though the facility has never been emergency-closed. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was recorded in the red zone during an April 2021 inspection. The facility's most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 resulted in 12 violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Palm Bay has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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