TROPÍ OASIS
1401 NW 39TH TERRACE, Lauderhill FL 33313
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insect in dishwasher area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024009003 | Jan 25, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | $600 |
| 2--2023030945 | May 24, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $600 |
| 2--2021017123 | Apr 9, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 | $800 |
| 2--2021008019 | Jan 20, 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2019046668 | Sep 10, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018032470 | May 29, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection.
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. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Reshma bunseelal hired 01-04-2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken made on site since 01-04-2026 not date marked. Operator date marked during the inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during the inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in back food preparation area, faucet leaking. Faucet is tied up with plastic bag.
Oct 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge-Shayne Ramsingh
Aug 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge-Shayne Ramsingh
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips to test chlorine sanitizer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At kitchen clean dishes storage rack, bowls stored with water inside. Wet nesting. Operator stored correctly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at rear of kitchen in food prep area.
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw conch stored over puff pastry, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen steam well, curry chicken (91F - Hot Holding); cooked oxtails (118F - Hot Holding), operator stated items held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator placed items onto stove to reheat to 165F.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge-Shayne Ramsingh
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips to test chlorine sanitizer.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets, not inverted. Operator stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At kitchen clean dishes storage rack, bowls stored with water inside. Wet nesting. Operator stored correctly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at rear of kitchen in food prep area.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Per operator, probe thermometer locked in office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee personal bags stored on dry storage shelf above food and on top of flour bin in dry storage room. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom interior of left reach in freezer, in kitchen.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, ice stored in black trash bag
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Establishment still awaiting repairs
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 two door lowboy coolers, shelves rusted, in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep room, back 2 door low boy cooler on the left side. Standing water.
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in outside bar, nozzle soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1)Kitchen Hand sink, no paper towels 2)In back prep area behind kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. 1)In back prep area behind kitchen
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Kitchen flip top shelving
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per manager dish machine is currently out of order.
Food stored on floor. In dry store room, oil container stored in direct contact with floor. Operator removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Behind front counter hot line, ice scoop in direct contact with surface. Operator placed in clean sanitized container
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine.
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked penne (44-46F - Cooling ) in deep plastic containers covered. in walk-in cooler per employee held in walk-in cooler over night. See stop sale
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insect in dishwasher area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked penne (44-46F - Cooling ) in deep plastic containers covered. in walk-in cooler per employee held in walk-in cooler over night.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked penne (44-46F - Cooling ) in deep plastic containers covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certificate was not on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. As per manager dish machine is not functioning and are being washed in the three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee nap sack on shelf with soda cans and bags of rice in storage room.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to manager the correct ware washing procedure. Manager explained to employee.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoops stored on top of the micro matic
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low boy and flip top cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust in prep area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in low boy reach in cooler in prep area
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink at prep area
Jan 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line also a bar area.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink at prep area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on continental freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); chick peas (47F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (47F - Cold Holding) per employee held less than two hours.. Employee move to walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line also a bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by ice machine. And prep area.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink at prep area
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. As per manager dishwasher is broken and dishes are washed in three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings stored
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice in storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on continental freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp salmon and snapper temperature 33F sitting on counter at room temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container flour not identified by common name. In preparation area.
Aug 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer rink reading 50ppm chlorine. Employee added bleach yo correct 100ppm chlorine.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In right reach in freezer by walk in cooler, ground cooked peas stored in standard printed thank you to go bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container raw shrimp over containers of cut carrots and celery. Employee moved shrimp to bottom shelf with rest of seafood items.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two small tanks in back hall area by walk in not secured.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour in back prep area not labeled.
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.