Tropical Smoothie Cafe

13820 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 405, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe four times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. white , dark chocolate powder
14-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink with no paper towels. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered Bowl of kale slaw in walk in cooler. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powered food in rear storage with no labeling. White , dark chocolate.
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of front reach in cooler.
29-49-6
64
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
95
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

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