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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1264 W WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in Apex, NC recorded grade A on October 2, 2025.

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Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
October 2, 2025
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092018396
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Violations on latest inspection
3
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

October 2, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
January 8, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 26, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
February 19, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
November 7, 2023
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

No raw animal foods handled in facility. All protein arrives pre-cooked. Nothing held hot or reheated according to PIC

Latest recorded violations

#43 · -0.50 demerits · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (E); Core; Ice scoop was stored in soiled holder. Brown residue observed on bottom of holder. In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. CDI- Holder and scoop removed for cleaning.
#47 · -0.50 demerits · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11; Core; Ice scoop holder is cracked at the bottom. Several metal container lids were observed rusting underneath and the shiny coating on top is flaking. Coating on base of blender is peeling which prevents easy cleaning. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace these items.
4-202.16; Core; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Replace flaking and rusting container lids.
#55 · -0.50 demerits · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.11; Core; FRP wall coating is in poor repair at wall joints above mop sink. Wall joint caulking is also coming apart in this location. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair this area.
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