PlateScore

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

A

7101 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405566

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

100
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Nov 27, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2026 — 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

2026

Apr 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment observed using dietary supplements such as collagen, "fat burner", and "energizer" as an optional additive for their smoothies. Predefined Comment: 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.Discussed written procedures for cleaning up body fluid accidents.

2024

Nov 27, 2024Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed the facility without a certified food manager present during hours of operation.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →