TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
104 BARTRAM OAKS WALK #106 · SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing from splitter at mop sink.
Intermediate 6
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. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes (47F, 47F – Cooling, after 25 minutes 47F,45F) in stacked, covered, plastic containers in walk in cooler, per employee tomatoes where cut approximately 1.5 hours prior, lids removed, and containers unstacked. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kristina Eicholtz, expired, 1/4/2024
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside large ice machine in back of kitchen.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees hire between 3 months and several years ago do not have proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid at front counter.
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license in food safety binder.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Metal tubes by service window with to go cups does not have any covers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:01 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.