Jun 4, 2026
Routine
Score: 971 violation
12B - personal cleanliness
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Food worker prepping salad with bracelet on wrist. Food worker removed bracelet.
Athens, Clarke County
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
665 US HWY 29 N STE 400 ATHENS, GA 30601
Food
Latest score
97
Jun 4, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
3
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
Score: 944 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed water and mold-like substance build-up at bottom of ice scoop holder. CA: Ice scoop holder should be cleaned often enough to prevent substance build-up or growth. Ice scoop and holder both sanitized.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Establishment using incorrect method for sanitizing dining room tables - 1 bucket method. CA: Establishment must use approved method for sanitizing dining tables (approved 2 bucket method - 2 buckets both with sanitizer solution and separate cloths). COS - Discussed methods with person in charge and switched to 2 bucket method.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Scoop in bulk sugar with handle touching product.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Employee jacket stored on box of parmesan cheese, and on shelf over boxes over tortillas. COS - Jacket moved to employee lockers.
Oct 1, 2025
Initial
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.