TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
112 SEA GROVE MAIN ST STE 114, Saint Augustine Beach FL 32080 · 904-461-9090
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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DEC 24
JUN 25
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022056738 | Aug 29, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects near blender and ice well by front counter. Observed two live flying insects near triple sink and ice machine.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed three yellow and white pesticide emitting strips present in area where smoothies are made.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed peroxide surface cleaner stored on same table as 50lb bag of sugar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler heavily stained with food debris.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in woman's restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler grooved with marks holding food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container on prep table while food is being prepared.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under oven from small reach in cooler. Observed standing water on floor under front counter flip-top cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily concentration of food debris on floor under prep tables and cooler equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cardboard boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides and back section of flip-top coolers, where the top rotates back, heavily soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind table top oven heavily soiled with grease and dust.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator refilled 200 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose on splitter of mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on right front reach in cooler soiled. Can opener soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange liquid not labeled. Operator labeled all purpose cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior and shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of brown substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating in kitchen with gloves on and proceeded with taking food out of oven. Stopped employee and instructed to take of gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board to reach in cooler near front counter has multiple cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor by mop sink in kitchen.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler has grooved cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coat on cooler, phone cords near reach in cooler. Person in charge moved all items.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food behind reach in coolers.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Person in charge picked up and washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler. Person in charge wiped dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
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.