TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 240
16024 PINES BLVD STE 103, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 954-805-5073
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dry erase board stored inside hand wash sink located next to triple sink. Employee removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut mark no longer cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups stored inside protein powders. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside sugar bin, handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm), employee made new sanitizer, quaternary sanitizer 200 ppm.
Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled toilet
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in prep table, next to ice machine. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table, next to ice machine. Employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping orders, wearing several bracelets in both hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Sticky floor in rear kitchen path to walk in cooler/freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.two cleaning utensils inside sink, manager removed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside mop sink, employee removed
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), manager made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a silver bracelet, after instructed, employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making smoothies, after instructed, employee wear a hat.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to large ice machine, Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pull in jeans, then proceeded to grab a clean cup to serve fruit smoothie. After manager instructed, employee washed hands.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 2) flip top-. Handle inside Parmesan shredded cheese. Employee removed and replaced
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.