Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-309

2375 FL-16 · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3445772
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734798
DBPR license6501876

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner stored hanging on drying rack near clean food contact surfaces. Employee moved chemicals away from food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two green cutting boards heavily stained with black streaks and food debris.

#4Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present with 4 food employees onsite.

Basic 1

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards grooved with stained black streaks inside grooves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.