Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273

5821 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 three times, with records going back to 2024. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above clean lids for blenders in rinse sink at front counter, employee moved lids **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One person has name only on certificate, the rest wasn't filled up, Desmond

53B-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, employee moved placed a roll **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates are copies

53B-09-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here since August has no certificate, Larry

53B-13-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in ceiling dusty

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowl for food not inverted, shelf by triple sink

24-05-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. White build up in blue container for ice scoop **Repeat Violation**

10-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on white chocolate

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice scoop dusty, vent in walk in cooler is dusty

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink

42-01-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High 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, managed changed labeled and let corporate know **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - 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 new employee, emailed form, but training actually doesn't have that information on booklet, explained to manager all employees have to read it and sign it

11-26-1

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue container, manager placed it in triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**

10-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, storage area, manager placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit on shelf above cut lettuce and pre washed spinach in walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods

13-03-4

May 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273?

Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-273 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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