TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1808 HENDRICKS AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes then removed them from sanitizer without washing hands, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus dated for 8 days, from the 6th to the 13,
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f can corn and cooked sweet potato, above fill line in prep cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice for smoothies
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr here for 2 months
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutter in hand sink by triple sink, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For 5 new employees
Basic 9
16-10-4Basic – Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Employee washing dishes and them placing them in sanitizer, explained to him
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above bottle waters
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making smoothies
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner cover missing on door frame by ice machine
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates in storage shelf, inverted by mgr, plastic wrap on storage shelf, mgr placed it in bag, box of to go container on floor in storage closet /water heater room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit on shelf above cut fruit, walk in cooler, explained to mgr
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:55 PM.
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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.