TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
112 SEA GROVE MAIN ST STE 114 · ST AUGUSTINE BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-8High 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**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed three yellow and white pesticide emitting strips present in area where smoothies are made.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed peroxide surface cleaner stored on same table as 50lb bag of sugar.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in woman's restroom.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler grooved with marks holding food debris.
12B-07-4Basic – 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.
36-22-4Basic – 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.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily concentration of food debris on floor under prep tables and cooler equipment. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three cardboard boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – 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**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind table top oven heavily soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:05 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.