Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309

2375 Fl-16, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed three certifications are black and white photocopies.

53B-09-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking onto floor from bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.

29-08-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner stored hanging on drying rack near clean food contact surfaces. Employee moved chemicals away from food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two green cutting boards heavily stained with black streaks and food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present with 4 food employees onsite.

53A-05-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards grooved with stained black streaks inside grooves.

14-09-4

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects near ice machine and mop sink. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects near produce rack. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean plastic food containers on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.

16-46-4

Feb 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-309 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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