TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C
Oct 22, 2025
Address
31-49 STEINWAY STREET
Queens, NY 11103
Cuisine Type
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
📞 3476491920
Inspection History
13 inspections
Grade A: 1 , Grade C: 2
1 closures
Permit
CAMIS #50128998
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
Inspection History (13 most recent)
Oct 22, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 98 points
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn wh...
GRADE C
Jul 24, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 53 points
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.
Filth flies o...
Jul 24, 2025
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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. Garb...
Jul 9, 2025
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jun 30, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35 points
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.
Food containi...
GRADE C
Mar 14, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35 points
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fing...
GRADE P
Jan 13, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2 points
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.
Jan 11, 2025
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 29 points
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Jan 9, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29 points
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult...
Jan 9, 2025
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2023
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9 points
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not proper...
Nov 10, 2022
- Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 3 points
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.