TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5000 US HWY 17 STE 7, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904.375.0959
Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No color chart available for quaternary ammonium test strips.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on storage rack in dish room have deep cut marks, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ashley W with no food handler training hired on 3/8/2024.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle for women's restroom.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing at three compartment sink and at entrance to walk in freezer and cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator replaced paper towels.
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 proof available. Operator has form needed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoops laying in cut carrots and cut pineapple in reach in cooler. Operator moved scoops to proper storage.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher behind front counter in red zone.
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