Inspection Report

Business Name
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Business Address
13375 W MCDOWELL RD GOODYEAR AZ 85395

Permit Number
FD2601000

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection

Inspection Date
4/23/2026

Grade
R

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 39

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Addl Notes: 2). The lid of the bulk sugar container is broken, please replace ethe cover. Bin was covered with cellophane plastic for now. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation Addl Notes: Remove the brick under the prep / hand sink counter leg and provide a cleanable extension of the leg. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Plumbing wise, please correct the following items: a). Provide a cleanout cover for the clean out under the three-compartment sink. b). Cap the abandoned air intake flue above the water heater and provide a cleanable surface. c). Remove damaged black caulk and re-caulk the three-compartment sink. d). The water heater condensate is run to the exterior of the structure onto the street. Please see if that can be re-run to the mop sink by means of a sump pump. e). Install a drain line and lead to the floor sink for the counter gutter located next to the ice well in the work counter. Use a frigid drain line where possible and maintain an air gap. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: 1). For the physical facility please repair the following items: a). Silicone the splash guard next to the hand wash sink to the counter, both sides. b). Repair the wall under the hand wash / prep sink counter. c). Grout the floor where the grout is recessed. There are few spots. Also grout the floor to the wall at the mop sink before installing coved base. d). Repair the FRP / Wall covering at the corner of the office wall and the wall behind the ice machine. e). Ceiling tile is cut wide at water heater flue, please close the gaps. f). Ceiling is damaged over the ice machine, please replace / repair tile. g). Fill in all the cam holes in the walk-in walls with silicone and finish out smooth. h). Re-mount loose and missing base throughout, kitchen and restroom. Mostly in the dish wash area. i). Also install base along the exterior of the walk-in units. j). Replace open and loose base I the lady’s room. k). The drying rack over the three-compartment sink is coming off the wall, please re-mount. l). Patch and caulk in all the holes in the walls in the north-west corner of the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Clean the following areas: a). The wall and racking over the panini grill and oven. b). Remove dust buildup and clean the fly fan at the back door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: The micro switch on the back door fly fan does not work and the fan is always on. Please repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Addl Notes: Provide light shield for the exposed glass light bulbs in the back of the kitchen or install LED light bulbs or replace with LED fixtures. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

6-304.11 - Core: Mechanical-Ventilation Addl Notes: Repair the exhaust fans in the restrooms, both do not work. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details

Advisory
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Met with maintenance at the store and discussed pending repairs. Re-printed the list of items for completion. Follow up inspection is now scheduled for May 12th at 11 AM.

Please note that if a follow up inspection is warranted due to the lack of follow up on the items you may be charged an inspection fee.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.