Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

11900 Atlantic Blvd Ste 228, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville has recorded 22 inspections since 2021 with 160 total violations, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear repeatedly across the record, including employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in 3 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 7 inspections. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. Disciplinary action was recommended in August 2022. The most recent inspection on July 23, 2025 documented 16 violations including high-priority findings in hand washing, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, time as control, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, resulting in inspection completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
160Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville last inspected?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville had?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville find?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 23, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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