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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 375

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 375 in JACKSONVILLE has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1290 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892257

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At clean dish shelves, green cutting boards have cut marks.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front counter smoothie make reach-in cooler, standing water in bottom section.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At clean dish shelves, diced blade has food debris.

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787762

  • 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
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has website print out of inspection, no complete inspection report available. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - 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.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wringer for mop bucket. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - 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.

Inspection Date: 7/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386715

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with water near mop sink. Mop removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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/ Four employees working at time of inspection - none are certified food managers.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by rear exit door.