TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
112 SEA GROVE MAIN ST STE 114, ST AUGUSTINE BEACH, FL 32080
License #6501882
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Mixed Health Record
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in ST AUGUSTINE BEACH 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 August 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 8 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 13, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler heavily stained with food debris.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in womans restroom.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily concentration of food debris on floor under prep tables and cooler equipment.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind table top oven heavily soiled with grease and dust.
- [41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed three yellow and white pesticide emitting strips present in area where smoothies are made.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container on prep table while food is being prepared.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed three cardboard boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under oven from small reach in cooler. Observed standing water on floor under front counter flip-top cooler.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler grooved with marks holding food debris.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides and back section of flip-top coolers, where the top rotates back, heavily soiled with food debris
- [35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects near blender and ice well by front counter. Observed two live flying insects near triple sink and ice machine.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed peroxide surface cleaner stored on same table as 50lb bag of sugar.
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