TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
7159 PHILLIPS HWY STE 5, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.332.9555
Last inspected Jul 10, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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SEP 24
JUL 25
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged tropical smoothie trash in shared dumpster enclosure on ground with large amount of flying insects present.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Six cans of pineapple with dents along seam or sharp dents.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in establishment. One at front counter and one at back smoothie area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quatanery ammonium at triple sink testing at 0ppm even after changing multiple times. Person in charge will hand mix until dispenser can be serviced.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in clean dishware area with debris buildup, staining.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop in bulk sugar. Person in charge removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean dishware items wet nesting at drying rack.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around shared dumpster under dumpster with flying insects present.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed debris building on floor along walls.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Sewage on ground. Observed sewage on ground outside of back door of establishment around piping in ground to right side of back door. Observed pallets over area to block thoroughfare. Person in charge called for repair during inspection.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Sewage on ground. Observed sewage on ground outside of back door of establishment around piping in ground to right side of back door. Also, observed pooling sewage in shared dumpster enclosure. Also, observed evidence of sewage on part of sidewalk to back door. Person in charge began blocking off during inspection. Sent another work order in for repair during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut kale and yogurt base in smoothie fliptop at 48F. Lids open during inspection. Person in charge closed lids. Will monitor temperature of unit.
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back of kitchen.
Sewage on ground. Observed sewage on ground outside of back door of establishment around piping in ground to right side of back door. Also, observed pooling sewage in shared dumpster enclosure. Also, observed evidence of sewage on part of sidewalk to back door. Person in charge began blocking off during inspection. Sent another work order in for repair during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut kale and yogurt base in smoothie fliptop at 48F. Lids open during inspection. Person in charge closed lids. Will monitor temperature of unit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup on interior side of door.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on blue pipe outside back door, missing at mop sink, at triple sink drain.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged tropical smoothie trash in shared dumpster enclosure on ground with large amount of flying insects present.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer from smoothie fliptop.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Self closer missing from back door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors worn down exposing concrete. Missing cove molding in parts of back kitchen along wall. Also, observed mold like substance on wall at triple sink. Also, hole in wall observed at mop sink. Also, dust observed at ceiling on right side of kitchen.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sweet potatoes (46-48F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (45F - Cold Holding);in reach-in cooler across from triple sink. Operator stated the lid was left open and possibly stacked higher than they should be. Operator stated she will have the lid stay closed to chill items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green cutting board at reach-in cooler across from triple sink soiled/ stained.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting board on two reach-in coolers across from triple sink in disrepair/ edges of cutting. Board chipped off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service platter lids on top shelf above triple sink not inverted/ protected.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor on cook line, prep area and warewashing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original packaging stored on shelf across from prep area not identified. Operator labeled container of salt.
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.