TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
250 PALM COAST PKWY #203, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.283-4811
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in back kitchen area.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in back kitchen area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified manager on duty during inspection 5 employees currently on staff.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on front counter work station.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under front counter hand wash sink leaking on to bottom shelving causing standing water.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles in chicken. Person in charge removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was face down in bucket. Person in charge hung mop up to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 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. Sink did not test for sanitizer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards hanging above 3 compartment sink are grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone next to can opener. Person in charge removed phone.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Bottoms of 1 prep table in back and 2 prep tables in front of store have rusted bottoms.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in chocolate/vanilla mixes and cheese. Person in charge removed handles and placed properly.
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