TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025
📍 31-49 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Overview
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Astoria has been closed once by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade C with a score of 53 points, based on 15 inspections between 2022 and 2025. It has received only one Grade A result during this period.
15
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Emergency Closures (1)
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (15 records)
Oct 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 98
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 where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingerna...
Oct 22, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE C
Jul 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 53
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 or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...
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. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not coll...
Jul 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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 containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepar...
GRADE C
Mar 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimm...
Mar 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE P
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
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 non-food areas.
Order or notice posted or required to be ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 29
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Violations:
10E
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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 & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Failure...
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.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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 properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Nov 10, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10C
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE last inspected?
- TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE was last inspected on October 22, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 98 points.
- What is TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE's current health grade?
- TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many times has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE had?
- TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has 15 health inspections on record from November 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE was 98 points on October 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.