Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville
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4765 Hodges Blvd Unit #20, Jacksonville, FL 32224Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville averaged 4.9 violations per inspection across 17 inspections between December 2021 and July 2025, performing in line with Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited in 7 of the 17 inspections, including recurring employee health policy violations (appearing in 3 inspections), chemical storage violations (4 inspections), and consumer advisory violations (4 inspections). An administrative complaint was recommended following a May 2023 inspection that documented food in poor condition and shell stock requirement violations. The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025 documented 10 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, chemical storage, and time as a temperature control measure, and was completed with no further action required.
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 (17)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 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 July 31, 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: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Jacksonville has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below 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 31, 2025 with 5 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 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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