TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
7159 PHILLIPS HWY STE 5 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Six cans of pineapple with dents along seam or sharp dents.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in establishment. One at front counter and one at back smoothie area.
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quatanery ammonium at triple sink testing at 0ppm even after changing multiple times. Person in charge will hand mix until dispenser can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in clean dishware area with debris buildup, staining.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop in bulk sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Several clean dishware items wet nesting at drying rack.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around shared dumpster under dumpster with flying insects present.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed debris building on floor along walls.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:48 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.