TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
13159 CITY CENTER BLVD UNIT 101, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
License #2615377
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 16, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 16, 2025 shows 7 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under sinks on back wall near drive thru, black mold-like substance.
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes, strawberries and blueberries stored on shelf above multiple ready to eat items.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom section of reach-in cooler at front counter, yogurt mix (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item was left out during lunch business.
- [03D-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter reach-in cooler, cut melon (52F - Cooling). Operator stated melon was cut approximately 5-6 hours earlier and placed in reach-in cooler.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards have black stains.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine, top of deflection plate has black mold-like substance.
- [01B-38-5] Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. At front counter reach-in cooler, cut melon (52F - Cooling). Operator stated melon was cut approximately 5-6 hours earlier and placed in reach-in cooler.
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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