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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

5780 S UNIVERSITY DR STE 106, Davie FL 33328 · 954-880-0840

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1622961
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds when returning to front counter to begin making orders. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee rewatched hands.
High priority/12A-17-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup of embedded chia seeds on inside of orange smoothie blender lid.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager Tahjae Fentonallen Person in Charge Trinity Norfolk
Intermediate/53A-05-6
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with turbinado sugar in bulk container. Employee removed handle from contact.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three #10 cans cut pineapple with creased and dented cans.
High priority/01B-01-4
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In men's restroom.
Intermediate/32-11-5
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 30F in ice water.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples in basket at front counter not individually wrapped. Manager pulled to rehash and wrap.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket under toaster oven reading less than 150ppm quaternary. Manager dumped and remade to proper 200ppm quaternary.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf next to walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Emailed reporting agreement form to manager. One new employee hired at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Grill cleaner on clear bottle not labeled on shelf under oven. Operator labeled grill cleaner
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by exit door.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in sandwich line.
Basic/14-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Cases of sauces on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Cases of panini on floor in walk in freezer. Operator elevated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled above 3 compartment sink in prep station.
Basic/36-27-5

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.