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
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area-Employee provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at counter area. Operator properly stored.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish rack stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can without lid inside women's restroom on west side of building.
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.