SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE.

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8719 AVENUE D · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected September 19, 2025 · passed with conditions

0 of 5 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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
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
DEC 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 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
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.
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
OCT 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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
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 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
MAR 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 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
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
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

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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