TROPITASTE ICE CREAM
4263 NW 12 ST, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 954.792.1448
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
MAR 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019048355 | Sep 13, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2016035639 | Jul 26, 2016 | Aug 25, 2016 | $800 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen chest freezer, raw chicken stored over ice cream, not all commercially packaged.. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located at front counter.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen, ceiling tile over stove damaged
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. In use utensils stored in dipper well without running water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, white storage shelf soiled with food debris, dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen, white single door freezer interior soiled with mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line behind steam table, Walls soiled with food debris.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot well; Cooked pasta (122F - Hot Holding). Operator threw away without prompting.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in front.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unable to locate probe thermometer
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in front
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with grooves in kitchen area. operator replaced
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell behind front counter not on, ice cream utensils in dipperwell
Mar 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed goue soup (54F - Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am. See stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 168. Operator channel water.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed during inspection
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.. Observed goue soup (54F - Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.. Observed goue soup (54F - Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
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 employed 30 days ago.email reporting agreement.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Frigidaire reach in cooler.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler rice (47F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held overnight not prep or prepared today. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (47F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held overnight not prep or prepared today.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (47F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container in reach in refrigerator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
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.