TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
124 TUSCAN WAY STE A101, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 904-342-7133
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 3 visits since September 2023
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead insects on premises. 1 dead flying insect inside blue container used to hold ice scoop over large ice machine in prep area, employee removed scoop and container and wash, rinsed, and sanitized both items and discarded dead insect.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dead insects on premises. 1 dead flying insect inside blue container used to hold ice scoop over large ice machine in prep area, employee removed scoop and container and wash, rinsed, and sanitized both items and discarded dead insect.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine and under reach in cooler on make line have a build up of food debris and single use items.
Ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. 1 dead flying insect inside blue container used to hold ice scoop over large ice machine in prep area, employee removed scoop and container and wash, rinsed, and sanitized both items and discarded dead insect.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rolls of paper towels stored with veggie wash solution and small bags of soap on rack by office in back of kitchen.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils or produce when using a chemical sanitizer. Missing test kit for veggie wash, employee using veggie wash during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over bags of cut chicken in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee on the main cook line handling personal phone then prepare a smoothie without first washing hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Grey deflector plate inside the bulk ice bin has mold like substance spots across the top of the deflector.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently displayed in the hallway shadow box is expired from 06/01/2023. Operator found and displayed the current license for 2024.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with the mop head in the mop sink. Operator hung the mop to dry.
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