TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1782 BLANDING BLVD STE 11, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904-282-8777
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Employee training certification expired on 12/2/2024 for Justin S. Employee training certification expired on 9/2/2025 for Hannah N.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler by ice machine.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in men's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and operator posted sign.
Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas hanging above three compartment sink have pieces missing on the food contact portion of the spatulas.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F/48F/54F/50F/55F/50F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F/47F/48F/59F/48F/50F/50F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F/52F/51F/53F/55F/55F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler by ice machine. Per employee, all products have been in the same cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F/48F/54F/50F/55F/50F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F/47F/48F/59F/48F/50F/50F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F/52F/51F/53F/55F/55F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler by ice machine. Per employee, all products have been in the same cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board hanging at triple sink with heavy staining.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for some employees 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. No proof of food handler training for James T or Julia C, both hired over 60 days ago.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 43 seats. Observed 56 seats during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak under ice machine leaking under wall into restrooms. Repair person arrived during inspection to repair leak.
Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula hanging above triple sink is missing pieces of rubber on food contact end of spatula.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards with cuts and staining.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler by ice machine torn. Operator had replacement gasket and installed during inspection.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 43 seats. Currently have 60 seats. Operator has seating change evaluation form completed with local water authority approval but fire marshal approval not completed.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.