Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 12 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 39 falls below the Ponte Vedra average of 70. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 tiny flies by rear storage.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food Manager certification expired on owner . (Test to be taken tomorrow. )
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. white chocolate.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen . All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup on back of make tables.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty fans on wall , floor. Dusty wall by drive through.
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white chocolate not labeled. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding under Three compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing cell phone, keys, on prep tables. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
39
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of steel cleaner by bagged chips. Rear shelf. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 required clean up procedures available. Emailed form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No required reporting forms available. Emailed forms.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Reach in cooler racks. Kitchen cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding under kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors by rear ice machine/ storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles. Rear door. Rear storage. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled base of reach in cooler. Kitchen.
22-16-4
50
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the prep area reach in cooler opposite the drive through 12 containers of rice (56/54/53/58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Operator states observed cooler was left open overnight, observed that the reach in cooler door does not stay sealed when closed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep area reach in cooler opposite the drive through 12 containers of rice (56/54/53/58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Operator states observed cooler was left open overnight, observed that the reach in cooler door does not stay sealed when closed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink missing back flow preventer on the non hose side after the splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. At time of inspection two photocopy food handler training certificates.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection one expired certified food manager from 02/21/2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean portable cutting boards stored on the bottom shelf of the prep table have food residue staining.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection one expired food handler training certificate.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf by the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler opposite the drive through window does not hood a seal when the door is closed. Gasket appears to be blocking the door from sealing.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the front service counter, plastic water and soda bottles stored on the floor. Operator relocated the beverage bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean plastic containers on the shelf by the three compartment sink have old sticker remnants in the clean containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles over the dry storage area, open states has new tiles to replace. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
33
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ponte Vedra?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Ponte Vedra average of 70.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.
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