TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
830 N A1A STE 1, Ponte Vedra FL 32082 · 904-280-4044
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 3 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
MAR 25
APR 26
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3 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 2 tiny flies by rear storage.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 tiny flies by rear storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food Manager certification expired on owner. (Test to be taken tomorrow. )
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. white chocolate.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding under Three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing cell phone, keys, on prep tables. Moved by manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup on back of make tables.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty fans on wall, floor. Dusty wall by drive through.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white chocolate not labeled. Marked by manger.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of steel cleaner by bagged chips. Rear shelf. Moved by manager.
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 required clean up procedures available. Emailed form.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No required reporting forms available. Emailed forms.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding under kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors by rear ice machine/ storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles. Rear door. Rear storage. Kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Reach in cooler racks. Kitchen cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled base of reach in cooler. Kitchen.
Aug 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the prep area reach in cooler opposite the drive through 12 containers of rice (56/54/53/58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Operator states observed cooler was left open overnight, observed that the reach in cooler door does not stay sealed when closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep area reach in cooler opposite the drive through 12 containers of rice (56/54/53/58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Operator states observed cooler was left open overnight, observed that the reach in cooler door does not stay sealed when closed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink missing back flow preventer on the non hose side after the splitter.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection one expired certified food manager from 02/21/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean portable cutting boards stored on the bottom shelf of the prep table have food residue staining.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection one expired food handler training certificate.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. At time of inspection two photocopy food handler training certificates.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles over the dry storage area, open states has new tiles to replace.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf by the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler opposite the drive through window does not hood a seal when the door is closed. Gasket appears to be blocking the door from sealing.
Food stored on floor. At the front service counter, plastic water and soda bottles stored on the floor. Operator relocated the beverage bottles.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean plastic containers on the shelf by the three compartment sink have old sticker remnants in the clean containers.
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.