Tropical Smoothie Cafe
5895 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32244 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614420
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for some employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for sanitizer in the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. No test strips available. Inspector's test strips used to verify sanitizer concentration. Operator obtained quaternary test kit during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of food handler training for Arianna expired on 5/13/2026 and for Tariana on 6/4/2026. Also, multiple training certificates are photocopies.
Basic3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Standing water observed in the two large flip top reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Wall under three compartment sink and floor under blender prep table is soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105. Operator posted choking sign during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.