TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL008
10111 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 12, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.880.5161
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in bait trap under cooler at frontline. 1 dead roach in bait trap under cooler at frontline.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt base stacked in bowls above fill line at 45F. Person in charge removed excess.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board with heavy staining in clean dish storage area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes quatanery ammonium for sanitizing. Unable to provide correct test strips during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for one employee on site during inspection who has worked at establishment for 6 months.
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Dead insects on premises. Observed large amount of dead ants on the floor at hole in wall where pipe meets water heater. Person in charge began cleaning.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans wet nesting in clean dishware area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed leak at fans in walk in cooler. Currently catching in catch bucket. Observed some water collected on top of lidded items.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall around pipe leasing to water heater. Also, gaps around piping in riser room at ceiling. Also, ceiling tiles at front counter area are porous tiles.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored over case of water on wire shelf. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in bait trap under cooler at frontline. 1 dead roach in bait trap under cooler at frontline.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash, food debris buildup on floors under and behind coolers at frontline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Frontline cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of frontline cooler.
Sep 9, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Leaking commode. Constant running of water into commode.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep cooler.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by Single Service. Moved by manager
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In use blender placed by Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Ineffective hair restraint on food service employee.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand wash sign at frontline sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned 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.