Tropical Smoothie Cafe

13159 City Center Blvd Unit 101, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands, touched hair while putting on headset, continued drying hands, put on gloves and handled utensil without washing hands.

12A-25-4

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

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 6/1/2024. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine has build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler near heating equipment, cut lettuce and cut spinach 50F and potatoes, corn, kale 60F. All items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. All items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards hanging above triple sink in back kitchen.

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/ No certified food manager present with six employees working.

53A-05-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook in back kitchen. Hat placed on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

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

24-08-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.

33-16-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In men's restroom in dining area, toilet backed up with feces and toilet paper.

32-23-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Jul 25, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter where no hose is attached. Splitter removed from faucet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in establishment: one by drive through area near front counter and one near rear exit door.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler by oven in front counter area, cut tomatoes 46F. Item placed into service approximately 3.5 hours prior. Tomatoes moved to bottom of cooler to cool. In flip top cooler across from above cooler, cut lettuce 47F. Lettuce placed in cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Flip top lid closed to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind ice machine in kitchen.

36-73-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2021 and is not current ownership name.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Employee washing dishes at triple sink - no rinse step. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-16-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on counter near oven with food. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use plastic cups stored under leaking ice bin near front counter. Cups moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter.

29-49-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three 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 50 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

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

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