TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
7159 PHILLIPS HWY STE 5 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back of kitchen.
28-13-5High Priority – Sewage on ground. Observed sewage on ground outside of back door of establishment around piping in ground to right side of back door. Also, observed pooling sewage in shared dumpster enclosure. Also, observed evidence of sewage on part of sidewalk to back door. Person in charge began blocking off during inspection. Sent another work order in for repair during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut kale and yogurt base in smoothie fliptop at 48F. Lids open during inspection. Person in charge closed lids. Will monitor temperature of unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup on interior side of door. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on blue pipe outside back door, missing at mop sink, at triple sink drain.
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged tropical smoothie trash in shared dumpster enclosure on ground with large amount of flying insects present.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer from smoothie fliptop.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Self closer missing from back door.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors worn down exposing concrete. Missing cove molding in parts of back kitchen along wall. Also, observed mold like substance on wall at triple sink. Also, hole in wall observed at mop sink. Also, dust observed at ceiling on right side of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:10 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.