Tropical Smoothie Cafe
10618 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 8, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615707
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
Our own summary of the public record, not an official state rating. How grades work · Report an error
Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 24, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One tiny fly by rear storage. Swatted by manger.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Ice scoop in soiled scoop container. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee drink in walk in freezer with restaurant foods. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ineffective hair restraint on employee with long braided hair.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Reading this report
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.