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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

A

13375 W Mcdowell Rd, Goodyear 85395

Food Establishment · Permit FD-90990

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

95
Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

10006020242025Jan 24, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 1, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 11, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 30, 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 history4 on record

2025

Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

This is the FOURTH consecutive violation. There is no air gap for the drain lines from the ice machine and the prep sink. Ensure drain lines have at least a 1-inch air gap. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed all sanitizer buckets and three-comp sink sanitizer solution below appropriate concentration of 150-400 PPM. Discussed with person in charge replacing empty sanitizer solution in dishwashing area. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2024

Aug 1, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ensuring all staff members are following protocols for daily safety checks such as temperature monitoring and testing sanitizer concentration, along with cleaning frequency and procedures.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

This is the THIRD consecutive violation. There is no air gap for the drain lines from the ice machine and the prep sink. Ensure drain lines have at least a 1-inch air gap. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

This is the THIRD consecutive violation. Observed cove base in disrepair (such as by the 3-compartment sink). Ensure this is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed buildup of dirt and food debris throughout the establishment, especially on the walk-in cooler floor and walk-in cooler fan. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Jan 24, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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,Signer: Dylan Lerman

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained --There is no air gap for the drain lines from the ice machine and the prep sink. Ensure drain lines have at least a 1-inch air gap. Also, ensure there is a cover for the floor sink underneath the 3-compartment sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed --Observed cove base in disrepair (such as by the 3-compartment sink). Ensure this is repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →