Tropical Smoothie Cafe

124 Tuscan Way Ste A101, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Among St. Augustine restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tropical Smoothie Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Dead insects on premises. 1 dead flying insect inside blue container used to hold ice scoop over large ice machine in prep area, employee removed scoop and container and wash, rinsed, and sanitized both items and discarded dead insect. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine and under reach in cooler on make line have a build up of food debris and single use items.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. 1 dead flying insect inside blue container used to hold ice scoop over large ice machine in prep area, employee removed scoop and container and wash, rinsed, and sanitized both items and discarded dead insect. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. At time of inspection some employee food handler training certificates have incorrect expiration dates, food handler certificates with more than three years listed from issue date.

53B-10-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster lid open, bags overflowing the dumpster, operator states dumpster normally picked up on Wednesday.

33-14-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the metal storage shelf over the prep station opposite the bulk ice bin, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At time of inspection, case of spinach stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the spinach to the proper storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At time of inspection, wet mop stored with the mop head in the mop sink. Operator hung the wet mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

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 roughly once per year on average.

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