Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra
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830 N A1a Ste 1, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082Part of: Tropical Smoothie Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra has been inspected 13 times between February 2020 and March 2025, accumulating 96 violations—an average of 7.4 per inspection, roughly 42 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the record, including management awareness violations cited in multiple inspections, hand-washing violations appearing in at least four inspections (2022, 2021, 2020), toxic substance control violations in four inspections (2023, 2022, 2021), consumer advisory violations in four inspections (2025, 2023, 2021, 2020), and chemical storage violations in three inspections (2025, 2020, 2020). In August 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following inspection of 10 violations, three of which were high priority. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2025 documented six violations including one high-priority finding and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra last inspected?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra had?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra find?
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ponte Vedra 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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.
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