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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1230 BEACH BLVD · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3480904
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8791901
DBPR license2613897

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli turkey in walk in cooler at 48F. Observed multiple bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler at 50F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Manager stated they were in and out of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of spic span next to flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-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 more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with jewelry on.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.