TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-309
2375 FL-16, Saint Augustine FL 32084
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects near ice machine and mop sink. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects near produce rack. Discussed with person in charge.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed three certifications are black and white photocopies.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking onto floor from bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner stored hanging on drying rack near clean food contact surfaces. Employee moved chemicals away from food contact surface.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two green cutting boards heavily stained with black streaks and food debris.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present with 4 food employees onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards grooved with stained black streaks inside grooves.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects near ice machine and mop sink. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects near produce rack. Discussed with person in charge.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects near ice machine and mop sink. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects near produce rack. Discussed with person in charge.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean plastic food containers on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.
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