TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5409 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 954.530.4612
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In right fliptop lower cooler, portioned yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); portioned yogurt mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date mark prepared more than 24 hrs ago.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019045524 | Aug 12, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michele Donohue 8/5/20
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Operator verified current license via phone. Explained the importance of displaying license to public
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen flip top, observed cutting board with grooves
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open disposable cup of water left on prep table.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for employee actively preparing food.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator went from preparing food, taking off their gloves to fill a sanitizer bucket, then resumed food preparation without proper hand wash.
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. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Operator added more water to sanitizer water, 300ppm
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michele Donohue 8/5/20
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate food handler training cards
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have an accumulation of dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Operator verified current license via phone. Explained the importance of displaying license to public
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen flip top, observed cutting board with grooves
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open disposable cup of water left on prep table.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for employee actively preparing food.
Nov 22, 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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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed and provided choking poster. Operator posted
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Food debris in triple sink sanitizer. Operator remade
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom. Operator restocked
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Spray can of stainless steel cleaner on kitchen prep counter. Operator removed
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster area littered with trash
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and provided choking poster to operator
Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed giant puddle of an unknown substance amongst trash underneath dumpster
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers on top shelf, sitting on top of a box, left exposed to dust and other debris, with no protection. Operator removed
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket missing on left door of right fliptop lower cooler.
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In right fliptop lower cooler, portioned yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); portioned yogurt mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date mark prepared more than 24 hrs ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right fliptop lower cooler, portioned yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); portioned yogurt mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date mark prepared more than 24 hrs ago. Gasket missing on left door of right fliptop lower cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In left fliptop upper, sliced tomatoes 46F at 2:55pm (cut cooling less than 1.5 hrs) to 49F at 3:30pm. Based on time and temperatures tomatoes will not reach 41F in 4 hrs. Manager moved tomatoes to walk in cooler to rapid chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table immediately beside container of cut strawberries. Employee moved bucket to lower shelf on prep table.
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. New employee has no proof of reporting procedures. Bulletin printed, read, and signed by employee during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table next to to go containers. Employee moved beverage.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket missing on left door of right fliptop lower cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers above triple sink.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of air freshener on dry hood shelf next to containers of spices and bags of nuts. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing blender in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed blender to wash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two green cutting boards heavily grooved and discolored red.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open employee beverages on dry goods shelf opposite back fliptop unit. Employee removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar by front counter not marked. Employee added label.
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.