Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville
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1808 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville has recorded 16 inspections totaling 101 violations since January 2022, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection — 21% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: employee health policy violations were cited in 4 inspections; shell stock handling violations in 4 inspections; allergen awareness violations in 4 inspections; chemical storage violations in 3 inspections. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025 identified 26 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, chemical storage, parasite destruction, shell stock requirements, food in good condition, and approved food source) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommended disposition. A prior complaint inspection on December 9, 2024 documented 16 violations including seven high-priority findings related to employee health reporting, allergen awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, time as control, and proper cooking temperatures, also with administrative complaint recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 October 16, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville are: Single-use items, Approved food source, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 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 October 16, 2025 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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