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TREE HOUSE PLAY AND CAFE

1811 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 720-896-0455

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625850
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Observed same Time Extended
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen sink.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Observed same Time Extended
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area-Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen sink.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection
Intermediate/05-08-4
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at counter area. Operator properly stored.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish rack stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can without lid inside women's restroom on west side of building.
Basic/32-12-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.