Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740635
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779137
DBPR license6501882

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects near blender and ice well by front counter. Observed two live flying insects near triple sink and ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed three yellow and white pesticide emitting strips present in area where smoothies are made.

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed peroxide surface cleaner stored on same table as 50lb bag of sugar.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler heavily stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in woman's restroom.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler grooved with marks holding food debris.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container on prep table while food is being prepared.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under oven from small reach in cooler. Observed standing water on floor under front counter flip-top cooler.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily concentration of food debris on floor under prep tables and cooler equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three cardboard boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides and back section of flip-top coolers, where the top rotates back, heavily soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind table top oven heavily soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.