TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5234 E HWY 100 STE #107, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386-586-0085
Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 3 visits since November 2023
3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at 0ppm. Person in charge refilled sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance inside. Person in charge wiped clean.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Outside of ice machine has plastic on outside that's not smooth and easily cleanable. Person in charge peeled plastic off.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung mop up to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. Person in charge placed hose Bibb at sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Back of hand washing sink in prep area has duct tape on it holding sink to wall.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table. Person in charge removed keys.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Person in charge replaced with sanitizer 200ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Yogurt not dated. Person in charge dated.
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. Establishment is missing some training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Person in charge cleaned ice plate.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles in cheese, rice. Person in charge removed.
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