Tropical Smoothie Cafe
2600 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island, 10306
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 5, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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