Inspection Report

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1851 CORDOVA RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3667247
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526101
DBPR license1623306

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

2 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single door flip top cooler// basil pesto (48F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F – Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods inside walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance on interior of ice machine, in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.