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Tropical Smoothie Cafe: health inspection history

7001 Amboy Road, New York City, NY 10307

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Address
7001 Amboy Road, New York City, NY 10307
Borough
Staten Island
Cuisine (as listed)
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Jun 29, 2026
Latest inspection
Jun 29, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown
5 inspections, Mar 12, 2024 to Jun 29, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 16 violations, of which 8 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 8 points. Among 25 graded restaurants in ZIP 10307, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Jun 29, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

May 22, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 35Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 02GCritical 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 during active necessary preparation.
  • 06CCritical 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.
  • 10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

May 16, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Apr 8, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 02GCritical 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 during active necessary preparation.

Mar 12, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 17Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 02GCritical 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 during active necessary preparation.
  • 10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.