TROPIC FLAVORZ
4240 NW 36 TERR, Lauderdale Lakes FL 33309 · 786-925-9207
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed clear pots stored in kitchen not protected from waste water leaking from ceiling. Operator removed pots.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022053375 | Aug 13, 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling in kitchen.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 4:39 p.m., Beef (56F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F); burger patties (51F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per operator, all food items transfer to unit at 01:30 p.m. Operator trans all items to freezer for quick chill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee mango and peanut butter stored in reach in cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant food items. Operator placed items in a marked container.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler at cook line temps at 50F.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed clear pots stored in kitchen not protected from waste water leaking from ceiling. Operator removed pots.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag with flour stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw burger patties stored over cakes and precooked chicken. Operator removed burger patties to bottom shelf.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 50 ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean food containers stored on floor at dishwashing area. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to sandwich buns. Operator removed Carrots
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in cook chicken container. Operator removed scoop.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in flip top cooler at cookline.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored in food preparation table next to open container with meat. Operator removed
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator fixed and corrected. Dishwasher now at 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (43F-45 - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In u it less than 4hrs. Operator placed ice on food for quick chill
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep table in front of triple sink and dish washer, observed ice cream scoop in a container with standing water (78F)
Stored food not covered. In chest freezer, observed several ice cream containers, uncovered. Observed employee place covers and lids over ice cream
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Stored ice cream containers not covered inside reach in freezer. Operator covered
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken in direct contact with raw chicken in kitchen flip top(right side). Operator threw away. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken in direct contact with raw chicken in kitchen flip top(right side). Operator threw away. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Flip top(right side); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit less than 4hrs, foods not portioned or prepared today. Observed flip top open upon arrival. Operator placed on ice.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed a roll of paper towels next to kitchen hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with bleach left unlabeled. Operator labeled
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after switching task without washing hands
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in 3 Compartment sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by CO tank
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. Manager replaced Handwash sink
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Chicken
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee assisting with inspection touch solid apron and returned to food service prep without washing hands and changing gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In White freezer next to walk-in cooler, raw non commercially wrapped pork on top of bags of cooked potatoes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On walk in cooler top shelf, 2 cases of raw burgers above buckets of sauces, containers of slaw and cut lettuce. Employee moved burgers to opposite shelf with other raw meats.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flitop unit lower cooler beside hot line, Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items pulled and portioned from others more than 4 hrs ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flitop unit lower cooler beside hot line, Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items pulled and portioned from others more than 4 hrs ago. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Windex next to bottled sauces on top shelf of steam table. Operator moved to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food tray on hand wash sink in kitchen next to dishwasher. Operator moved tray to proper storage area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Test kits on site.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink cup on the food prep table next to syrup bottles. Operator moved drink cup to proper storage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing a wristband and Watch.
Food stored on floor. 4 cases of potato chips stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on prep table next to grill.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in lower level of flip top coolers. Operator placed thermometer in cooler.
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