TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
830 N A1A STE 1 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32082
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 tiny flies by rear storage.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food Manager certification expired on owner . (Test to be taken tomorrow. )
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. white chocolate.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen . All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
Basic 7
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding under Three compartment sink.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing cell phone, keys, on prep tables. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup on back of make tables.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty fans on wall , floor. Dusty wall by drive through.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white chocolate not labeled. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:51 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.