TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Overview

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on January 11, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
31-49 STEINWAY STREET
Queens, NY 11103
Cuisine
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
15 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 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.

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on January 11, 2025?
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE was closed by the health department on January 11, 2025 with a score of 29 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE have?
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10E (Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 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.) is a critical violation. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 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. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.