TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
4255 US HWY 1 STE 20, Saint Augustine FL 32086
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2024
3 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill scraper in hand wash sink left side front counter area. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Patrick no proof of training over 60 days of hire.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Both exit doors blocked by portable cooler and boxes. Operator removed each.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bin behind front counter. Operator removed ice scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind front counter all reach in coolers gaskets are soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License has expired June 2023. Owner was on hold 1:40 minutes with the state.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink, no vacuum breaker. Person in charge replaced.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has no training.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Person in charge removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at end of line is soiled. Person in charge had wall cleaned.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 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.