Tropical Smoothie Cafe
112 Sea Grove Main St Ste 114, St Augustine Beach, FL 32080 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501882
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection3 high priority (1 repeat), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 8 basic (3 repeats)-35
- Administrative complaint on Aug 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 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.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed peroxide surface cleaner stored on same table as 50lb bag of sugar.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Observed three yellow and white pesticide emitting strips present in area where smoothies are made.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Repeat violation
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed three cardboard boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed cutting board on corner flip-top cooler grooved with marks holding food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Observed no covered waste receptacle in woman's restroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall behind table top oven heavily soiled with grease and dust.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed heavily concentration of food debris on floor under prep tables and cooler equipment.
Repeat violation
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.