TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-309
With 5 inspections documented, TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-309 maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating in ST. AUGUSTINE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
2375 FL-16, ST. AUGUSTINE 32084
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919734
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking onto floor from bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
- 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 three certifications are black and white photocopies.
Inspection Date: 9/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734798
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards grooved with stained black streaks inside grooves.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner stored hanging on drying rack near clean food contact surfaces. Employee moved chemicals away from food contact surface. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two green cutting boards heavily stained with black streaks and food debris.
- 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/ Observed no food manager present with 4 food employees onsite.
Inspection Date: 1/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581404
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 12/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579958
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects near ice machine and mop sink. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects near produce rack. Discussed with person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed approximately five live flying insects near mop sink floor drains. Observed approximately two live flying insects near dirty dish rack. Observed approximately three live flying insects near back door by stacked garbage. Discussed with person in charge about placing garbage outside. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388699
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean plastic food containers on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects near ice machine and mop sink. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects near produce rack. Discussed with person in charge. Warning