DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

5895 Roosevelt Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32244
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924443

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine, top of deflection plate has black mold-like substance.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under sinks on back wall near drive thru, black mold-like substance.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes, strawberries and blueberries stored on shelf above multiple ready to eat items.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom section of reach-in cooler at front counter, yogurt mix (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item was left out during lunch business.
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. At front counter reach-in cooler, cut melon (52F - Cooling). Operator stated melon was cut approximately 5-6 hours earlier and placed in reach-in cooler.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter reach-in cooler, cut melon (52F - Cooling). Operator stated melon was cut approximately 5-6 hours earlier and placed in reach-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards have black stains. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788410

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 6/1/2024. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine has build up of debris. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands, touched hair while putting on headset, continued drying hands, put on gloves and handled utensil without washing hands.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On clean dish shelf, diced blade has food debris.

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465993

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386111

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook in back kitchen. Hat placed on. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In men's restroom in dining area, toilet backed up with feces and toilet paper.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler near heating equipment, cut lettuce and cut spinach 50F and potatoes, corn, kale 60F. All items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. All items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards hanging above triple sink in back kitchen.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ No certified food manager present with six employees working.