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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL203

4765 HODGES BLVD STE 20, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904-503-2682

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2615031
Grade history
JAN 24
MAY 24
JUL 24
JUL 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect near cutting board on cook line. Employee killed flying insect and sanitized area cutting board and surrounding area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute of large ice machine and nozzle on water machine near smoothie maker station soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin at large ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect near cutting board on cook line. Employee killed flying insect and sanitized area cutting board and surrounding area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of hummus opened two days ago not date marked. Operator dated container marked hummus.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food safety training certifications missing D.O.B
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in cooler and exterior sides of reach-in coolers on cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to sealed packages of single use to go lids and,straws. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to properly store.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments license expired 6-1-24
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container and bags containing toxic substance stored next to and above single use paper towels on storage shelf in back room across from mop sink area. Operator removed container of bleach and bags of chemicals to properly store.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and surrounding area of ice chute on large ice machine soiled. Also, nozzle of water machine soiled. Employee cleaned nozzle during this inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at large ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing on waste receptacles for women in both unisex restrooms
Basic/32-12-5
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple lights at front counter that shine onto menu board has accumulation of dust. Also, ledges in dining area near tables have accumulation of dust/ debris
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged hummus in reach-in cooler across from prep table opened 3 days ago per employee not date marked. Employee date marked hummus.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and bin of large ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Multiple clean lids on clean storage shelf near mangers office stored in unclean tub.
Basic/24-06-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lids missing on waste receptacles in both unisex restrooms.
Basic/32-12-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen and prep area missing/ in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5

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.