Routine
Aug 6, 2026
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1225 North Dupont Highway
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsRoutine
Aug 3, 2026
Violations recorded
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2-103.11Other
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Person-In-Charge-Duties
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings
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Certified Food Protection Manager
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 7-102.11Other
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Common Name-Working Containers
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5-203.14Water, plumbing, and sewage
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Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 4-204.112Food temperature
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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 6-202.13Pests
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Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 11, 2026
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 7-102.11Other
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-204.112Food temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 6-202.13Pests
Official wording
Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing
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Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Jul 8, 2025
Violations recorded
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4-502.11Facility maintenance
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Good Repair and Calibration
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 5-202.13Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 5-203.14Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 2, 2025
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination
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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 4-502.11Facility maintenance
Official wording
Good Repair and Calibration
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 6-403.11Employee health and hygiene
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Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 5-202.13Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 5-203.14Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 9, 2025
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5-205.11Handwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 4-101.16Other
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Sponges Use Limitation
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-403.11Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source
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