Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375

1290 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At clean dish shelves, diced blade has food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter smoothie make reach-in cooler, front of cooler has black stains at gasket contact area.

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At clean dish shelves, green cutting boards have cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front counter smoothie make reach-in cooler, standing water in bottom section.

29-49-6

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored on dry food storage rack by cranberry juices. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on make line, mozzarella cheese 51F. Cheese placed into service approximately two hours prior. Cheese moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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/ Four employees working at time of inspection - none are certified food managers.

53A-05-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.

51-18-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with water near mop sink. Mop removed. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.

50-09-4

Aug 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near triple sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in front area. Cups moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 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 375 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl 375 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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