Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

112 SEA GROVE MAIN ST STE 114 · ST AUGUSTINE BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3613002
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901720
DBPR license6501882

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area.

#9High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator refilled 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose on splitter of mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on right front reach in cooler soiled. Can opener soiled.

#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange liquid not labeled. Operator labeled all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.

#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's restroom.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior and shelves soiled.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled throughout kitchen.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of brown substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.