TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
266 BLANDING BLVD #2, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.644-7353
Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023
3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breakers missing from both sides of added splitter to mop sink.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Bottle of perfume stored on top of oats in dry storage. Manager moved perfume to proper storage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing sandwiches wearing bracelets. Employee removed bracelets during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic/municipal system approval for such change. Establishment has signed Seating Change Evaluation approval from AHJ for municipal water system for 48 seats. At time of inspection, establishment has 50 seats. Operator removed 2 seats from dining area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof available for two employees employed over 60 days.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired June 1, 2021.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seating capacity at time of inspection is 50 seats. Establishment licensed for 30 seats. Establishment has Seating Change Evaluation Form completed and approved for wastewater/septic through AHJ for 48 seats. Local fire authority approval not completed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on shelf under ovens tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
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