city of detroit logo

DETROIT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS

HOMEABOUT

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
220 Congress

Food Service Establishment

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number255922
OwnerHicham Bazzi
Complexity levelUnknown
Review frequencyEvery 150 days

4 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

02-07-2025
Unlicensed Establish

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

02-06-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
5 violations cited :
Code 5-205.11
Handwashing sink(s) not easily accessible items stored in
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use and used for no other purpose. (Pf) (B) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 2-06-2025
Code 6-501.12
Physical facilities/structures floors soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
Core
Not corrected
Code 3-501.13
Frozen food(s) for thawing stored above 41 degrees f thawed or partially thawed at room temperature
FULL FOOD CODE:
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be thawed: Under refrigeration, or under cool running water (<70° F), or as part of cooking process, and total accumulated time above 41° F, for thawed portions, shall not exceed 4 hours. Any thawing procedure may be used for immediate service for individual consumers order of READY-TO-EAT foods.
Core
Corrected on 2-06-2025
Code 4-501.11
Equipment do not meet requirements of rule
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected
Code MFL289.4119
Food Service License not displayed
FULL FOOD CODE:
Sec. 4119. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person licensed as a food establishment under this chapter shall keep a copy of the current license or temporary license furnished by the department posted and exposed in a conspicuous place for public inspection. A conspicuous place is the principal place where food business is transacted. (2) In the case of vending machines, the name and address and telephone number of the current vending machine location operator shall be conspicuously displayed on each vending machine.
Core
Not corrected

08-01-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
3 violations cited :
Code 6-501.111
Pest(s) flies present in facility
FULL FOOD CODE:
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES. by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified.(Pf) (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 9-01-2023
Code 7-102.11
Working containers-toxics not labeled as to content
FULL FOOD CODE:
Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 9-01-2023
Code 3-501.13
Frozen food(s) for thawing stored above 41 degrees f thawed or partially thawed at room temperature
FULL FOOD CODE:
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be thawed: Under refrigeration, or under cool running water (<70° F), or as part of cooking process, and total accumulated time above 41° F, for thawed portions, shall not exceed 4 hours. Any thawing procedure may be used for immediate service for individual consumers order of READY-TO-EAT foods.
Core
Corrected on 9-01-2023

01-06-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
1 violation cited :
Code 7-102.11
Working containers-toxics not labeled as to content
FULL FOOD CODE:
Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-06-2023
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.
Built using open data | Site last updated 05-22-2025 with inspection data thru 05-07-2025.