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Licensee
Name:
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
License Number:
SEA2613528
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
06/01/2027
Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
1808 HENDRICKS AVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Routine - Food
10/16/2025
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on shelf above ice machine, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Blue container for scoop with brownish build up, manager placed them by triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed strawberries on shelf above washed frozen strawberries and unwashed tomatoes above catering order, in walk in cooler, explained to manager
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Two bulk containers in storage area, manager stated it's salt and chocolate powder
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Hummus date marked 13th to 20th, opened on the 13th, discard on the 20th, explained to manager
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
50f cut kale salad above fill line, employee placed them back in reach in cooler where they epwhere this morning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink by triple sink, employee placed some napkins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
For 2 one new employee, manager couldn't show me on paper or computer, the other 2 employees without certificates had a signed agreement on paper in binder, explained to manager
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Two employees here for more than 2 months don't have 3rd party certificates explained to manager
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