Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach

Last inspected:

1862 Ne Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Overview

Tropical Nektar Juice Company is a 27-seat permanent food service establishment in Jensen Beach, Martin County, that has faced significant compliance challenges over its operational history. The facility operated without a valid food permit as of January 2023, when a DBPR inspector documented an offsite visit revealing the establishment was open and operating despite permit expiration. The facility had 13 inspections on record between July 2022 and July 2025, accumulating 39 total violations — an average of 3.0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2 but indicating recurring compliance issues. Two intermediate priority violations were cited on the July 2022 inspection: the person in charge failed to correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission and preventing employee health policy violations, and the facility lacked a thin probe thermometer required for monitoring time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. The most recent inspection on July 25, 2025 is not yet detailed in available records. No emergency closures or disciplinary actions are documented in the available record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
39Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025062269 $200.00 Jul 25, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite visit conducted in response to request #5090050. This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Spoke with the owner. The establishment is open and operating at this address without a valid 2023 food permit. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The establishment is operating without a valid 2023 food permit. o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request# 5082100 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. o
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Food service area- No hand washing sign posted at hand wash sink. COS- Sign provided. x Print Date: 7/28/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Backroom- No thermometers at reach-in freezers next to dry storage racks. o
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Food entity does not have a thin probe thermometer for TCS food items. o
5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Backroom- There is no trash can available at both restrooms. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside- Dumpster lid left open. o

Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach last inspected?
Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 25, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach are: Employee health policy, Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach had?
Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach find?
Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach was most recently inspected on July 25, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach ever been shut down?
No, Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach been fined?
Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach last inspected?
Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 3, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach had?
Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach find?
Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 3, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tropical Nektar Juice Company in Jensen Beach are: 2-102.11(C): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 4-204.11: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D).

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