TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

GRADE A

Monday, November 3, 2025

Overview

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in Port Richmond received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on November 3, 2025, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
1407 FOREST AVENUE
Staten Island, NY 10302
Cuisine
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06E

NYC Health Code Violation 06E

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06E 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.

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

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 trimmed.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on November 3, 2025?
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE passed with an A grade on November 3, 2025 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE have?
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE had 2 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 06E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06E (NYC Health Code Violation 06E) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility