Tropical Smoothie Cafe
4255 US Hwy 1 Ste 20, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502479
What drove the grade
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection1 intermediate, 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 14, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employee hired over 60 days missing food handler certificates.
Basic2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed flip-top cooler with standing water in the bottom. Person in charge stated they need to clean drain line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on floor on front line.
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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.