SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE.

BEAT. 61/100

31-49 STEINWAY STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected October 22, 2025 · passed with conditions

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
1 passed · 12 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 under
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 fingernai
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
OCT 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUL 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINORPest Activity
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, re
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALPest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
JUL 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUL 9
2025
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALPest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
CRITICALOther
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MAR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 fingernai
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MAR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JAN 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
MINOROther
Order or notice posted or required to be posted by the Department mutilated, obstructed or removed.
JAN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
JAN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
MINOREmployee Hygiene
“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.
MINOROther
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
NOV 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
NOV 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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 ont

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