Tropical Smoothie Cafe

10618 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 8, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. On Sep 23, 2025, 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 produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large food makeline sausage, egg, beans, tomato , cheese, cheese, deli meat 44-54F. Some items stored above fill line, lid open frequently per person in charge. Items have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours per person in charge. Person in charge removed time/temperature control for safety and moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. GM unable to provide proof of CFM during inspection. States is expired.

53A-01-7

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back kitchen with dust buildup.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust buildup.

23-03-4

Jul 7, 2023

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on bottom shelf near sandwich making station next to deli paper wrap. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board at counter next to sandwich making station stained/ soiled. Also, the underside of water machine across from front counter slightly soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. A clean mixer container stored below soap dispenser near hand wash sink near drive thru window. Employee removed blender container to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

24-28-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 around two times per year on average.

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