TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
463909 EAST SR200 STE 6, Yulee FL 32097 · 904.468.7099
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where green hose is attached.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler at end of front counter ambient air thermometer reading 46F, actual ambient air temperature at 39F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under table at front counter soiled with food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. On dry storage shelf, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat Nutella cream and honey. Manager moved tomatoes to bottom shelf.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 150ppm.
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee helped guests at front register and immediately placed gloves on and engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at both ends of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hose and no hose are attached.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple green cutting boards in prep/kitchen areas.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from front register. Towels provided.
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. Missing for two (2) employees working today.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse hanging on food storage rack in back kitchen by tortillas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lid area of ice machine
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. All employees wearing watches while in food prep
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Quesadillas boxes over cooler, manager inverted
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.