TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 375
1290 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.373.7701
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. At mop sink, observed one flying insect. Operator killed and discarded fly.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. At mop sink, observed one flying insect. Operator killed and discarded fly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, no paper towels. Operator supplied paper towels.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In large flip top reach-in cooler, scoops in cheese and pineapple have handles touching product. Employee moved scoops.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At blender station, plate by nozzle on water tower has build up of mold-like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler near drive thru, standing water in bottom.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At clean dish shelves, diced blade has food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At clean dish shelves, green cutting boards have cut marks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter smoothie make reach-in cooler, front of cooler has black stains at gasket contact area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front counter smoothie make reach-in cooler, standing water in bottom section.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects, 1 near dry storage shelf and 1 near front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has website print out of inspection, no complete inspection report available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area, open case of styrofoam cups stored on floor. Manager stated case just taken down for stocking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wringer for mop bucket.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on make line, mozzarella cheese 51F. Cheese placed into service approximately two hours prior. Cheese moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored on dry food storage rack by cranberry juices. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
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 written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
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/ Four employees working at time of inspection - none are certified food managers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with water near mop sink. Mop removed.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by rear exit door.
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.