Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1782 Blanding Blvd Ste 11, Middleburg, FL 32068
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Tropical Smoothie Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Middleburg restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F/48F/54F/50F/55F/50F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F/47F/48F/59F/48F/50F/50F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F/52F/51F/53F/55F/55F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler by ice machine. Per employee, all products have been in the same cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F/48F/54F/50F/55F/50F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F/47F/48F/59F/48F/50F/50F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F/52F/51F/53F/55F/55F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler by ice machine. Per employee, all products have been in the same cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for some employees 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. No proof of food handler training for James T or Julia C, both hired over 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board hanging at triple sink with heavy staining. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 43 seats. Observed 56 seats during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak under ice machine leaking under wall into restrooms. Repair person arrived during inspection to repair leak. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula hanging above triple sink is missing pieces of rubber on food contact end of spatula.
14-12-4
52
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Middleburg?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Middleburg average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

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