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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

A

831 S Cotton Ln, Goodyear 85338

Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-00826

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Mar 2, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Close out.

2025

Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the manager: 1) Providing a seal at the equipment/wall junctures for larger pieces of equipment designed to be fixed to the wall including hand sinks, prep tables, and 3-compartment sink 2) Maintaining spray nozzle at the mop sink hose disconnected when not in use. The establishment offers a variety of dietary supplements in their smoothies including protein powders, probiotics, "fat burners", and "energizers".*Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

Jan 22, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed prep sink near blenders with a significant leak from the faucet. Per person in charge, they have attempted to fix it multiple times. The establishment shall maintain all sinks/faucets in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Jul 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jordan C. Report e-mailed.Per person in charge (PIC), multiple staff are currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework. Reviewed date-marking with PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jordan C

2023

Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jordan. Report e-mailed and printed.Reviewed date-marking with person in charge (PIC). PIC is currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework. Verified that establishment had power during the inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jordan

Aug 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment for routine inspection. At time of inspection, power outage affecting several suites occurred. Instructed establishment to voluntarily close until power was restored. Will follow up later to verify that establishment has power.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →