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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in JACKSONVILLE has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Butler Point Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32217
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873165

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large makeline cheese, sliced turkey 48-50F. Items stored above fill line. Person in charge removed excess and placed in bottom of unit holding temperature. Retemped items at 44-45F at end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed staining on green cutting boards in clean dish area. Person in charge states has new one on order. Also, ice scoop storage container with debris buildup. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed several employees food handler training with copies of original certificate.

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883291

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781330

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back kitchen with dust buildup.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust buildup.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large food makeline sausage, egg, beans, tomato , cheese, cheese, deli meat 44-54F. Some items stored above fill line, lid open frequently per person in charge. Items have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours per person in charge. Person in charge removed time/temperature control for safety and moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. GM unable to provide proof of CFM during inspection. States is expired.

Inspection Date: 7/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8417621

  • 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. A clean mixer container stored below soap dispenser near hand wash sink near drive thru window. Employee removed blender container to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer soiled
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on bottom shelf near sandwich making station next to deli paper wrap. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board at counter next to sandwich making station stained/ soiled. Also, the underside of water machine across from front counter slightly soiled.