Tropical Smoothie Cafe

266 Blanding Blvd #2, Orange Park, FL 32073

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The city-wide average for Orange Park sits at 73, putting Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has seating change evaluation form completed for the local water AHJ. Fire section has not been completed. Operator will arrange inspection and approval with fire marshal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

51-15-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 17, 2022

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut kale (58F - Cold Holding) bag of pre cut kale sitting out on make line counter, per employee bag has been there approximately 30 minutes, bag placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sanitizer in soap dispenser at hand wash station near triple sink, manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand wash sink near triple sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Blender containers stored next to hand wash station across from front counter blocking paper towel and soap dispenser, containers moved. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine. Under reach in cooler near warmers on make line.

36-73-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 66 seats during inspection and only approved for 30. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

28-12-4

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats during inspection and only approved for 30. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

51-15-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple tiles missing over dry storage are over walk-in cooler.

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored under front counter not inverted. Operator moved ice bucket to store correctly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/21. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under three compartment sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage area observed employee backpack hanging over multiple food items. Operator moved backpack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing multiple bracelets while engaging in food prep. Operator had employee remove bracelets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee washing container lids without rinsing between wash and sanitizer. During the inspection employee filled rinse sink and rewashed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

16-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe 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 inspected?

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

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