TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1808 HENDRICKS AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One fly by triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus date marked 13th to 20th, opened on the 13th, discard on the 20th, explained to manager
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cut kale salad above fill line, employee placed them back in reach in cooler where they epwhere this morning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, employee placed some napkins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For 2 one new employee, manager couldn't show me on paper or computer, the other 2 employees without certificates had a signed agreement on paper in binder, explained to manager
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees here for more than 2 months don't have 3rd party certificates explained to manager
Basic 9
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. On mop sink
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above ice machine, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwich, made a pony tail **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue container for scoop with brownish build up, manager placed them by triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame blackish in sandwich prep unit
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries on shelf above washed frozen strawberries and unwashed tomatoes above catering order, in walk in cooler, explained to manager
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two bulk containers in storage area, manager stated it's salt and chocolate powder
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.