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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

266 BLANDING BLVD #2, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.644-7353

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2001317
Grade history
AUG 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Basic/40-04-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Basic/51-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/28-12-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired June 1, 2021.
Basic/50-09-4
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.
Basic/51-15-4
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.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.