Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1407 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island, 10302
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 3, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 30 rodent inspections on record, 16 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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