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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1230 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Tropical Smoothie Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring”, showing up three times.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 64 falls below the Jacksonville Beach average of 73. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Yogurt (44F-46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Employee stated yogurt has been in cooler since yesterday and not removed. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 40F. Yogurt in pan was filled above fill line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler Yogurt (44F-46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Employee stated yogurt has been in cooler since yesterday and not removed. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 40F. Yogurt in pan was filled above fill line.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without a choking poster. Inspector provided copy of Choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit .
22-20-5
64
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled on splash guard of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents on cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two ac vent soiled in front service counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Ac vents still soiled. Manager stated all vents will be getting replace tonight. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two ac vent soiled in front service counter. **Warning**
36-34-5
95
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn 49F stored in main flip top cooler in back prep area. Stored Corn over stocked and over the fill line. Manager stated corn was moved from the bottom of the cooler to the top of the cooler a few minutes ago. Manager moved corn to the bottom part of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in secondary flip top cooler on cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Tomatoes cardboard boxes been reused to stored cooked chicken in walk in cooler. After reviewing with manager, she moved chicken to plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a beaded bracelet while preparing food in back prep area. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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