TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1808 HENDRICKS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-399-1514
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by triple sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee made a beverage, wiped hands on soiled apron, and grabbed a clean container without washing hands. Discussed with operator and operator had employee wash hands.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plastic bottles on clean storage shelf across from triple sink not protected/ inverted.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from drain at mop sink. Operator placed drain cover on mop sink drain.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two cutting boards on front service line chipped at corners/ in disrepair.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk in freezer soiled.
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One fly by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus date marked 13th to 20th, opened on the 13th, discard on the 20th, explained to manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cut kale salad above fill line, employee placed them back in reach in cooler where they epwhere this morning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, employee placed some napkins
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. For 2 one new employee, manager couldn't show me on paper or computer, the other 2 employees without certificates had a signed agreement on paper in binder, explained to manager
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. Two employees here for more than 2 months don't have 3rd party certificates explained to manager
Drain cover(s) missing. On mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above ice machine, employee removed it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwich, made a pony tail
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue container for scoop with brownish build up, manager placed them by triple sink to be washed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame blackish in sandwich prep unit
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries on shelf above washed frozen strawberries and unwashed tomatoes above catering order, in walk in cooler, explained to manager
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two bulk containers in storage area, manager stated it's salt and chocolate powder
Dec 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed blender then took it out from sanitizer without washing hands, explained to her and she washed hands
Dec 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed blender then took it out from sanitizer without washing hands, explained to her and she washed hands
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands only 7 seconds between dirty dishes and clean dishes, explained to her and she washed again
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee just dipped the blender in sanitizer, explained to her and she placed it back in properly
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by window in dining area and one by trash in back area
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. One ant on table for to go bags, manager killed it
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49f cooked sweet potatoes, kale slaw and corn salad, above fill line, manager rearranged
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in tripe sink, test strip blueish, manager diluted it, 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter, manager placed one
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled glass cleaner, front counter
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink, manager placed one
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse above clean container, shelf by triple sink
Food contaminated by aunt. See stop sale. Aunt in hummus, manager discarded hummus
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue container, manager placed it by triple sink to be washed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent-fan in walk in cooler
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee changed it, front counter area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays for catering on shelf, manager inverted them
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes then removed them from sanitizer without washing hands, explained to him and he washed hands
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus dated for 8 days, from the 6th to the 13,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f can corn and cooked sweet potato, above fill line in prep cooler, employee rearranged
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice for smoothies
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr here for 2 months
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutter in hand sink by triple sink, mgr moved it
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
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. For 5 new employees
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Employee washing dishes and them placing them in sanitizer, explained to him
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above bottle waters
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making smoothies
Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner cover missing on door frame by ice machine
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates in storage shelf, inverted by mgr, plastic wrap on storage shelf, mgr placed it in bag, box of to go container on floor in storage closet /water heater room
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit on shelf above cut fruit, walk in cooler, explained to mgr
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.