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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

830 N A1A STE 1, PONTE VEDRA, FL 32082

License #6502084

81 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in PONTE VEDRA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 7 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
1
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspector notes
12
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 tiny flies by rear storage.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing cell phone, keys, on prep tables. Moved by manager.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white chocolate not labeled. Marked by manger.
  • [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
  • [14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. white chocolate.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup on back of make tables.
  • [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
  • [36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding under Three compartment sink.
  • [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty fans on wall , floor. Dusty wall by drive through.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen . All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
  • [53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food Manager certification expired on owner . (Test to be taken tomorrow. )
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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