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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1609 E SUNRISE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3611454
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13554932
DBPR license1625197

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 Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Back storage room – open to kitchen – on dry storage shelves: 1. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on plastic container containing packages of almonds. 2. Approximately 3 rodent droppings on exterior of case of potato chips. 3. Approximately 3 rodent droppings on case of lids. 4. Approximately 12 rodent droppings on box of utensils 5. Approximately 10 rodent droppings under dry storage shelving. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Back storage room – open to kitchen – on dry storage shelves: 1. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on top of box of potato chips. 3 bags with gnaw marks. See stop sale. 2. Approximately 6 rodent droppings on top of plastic container with packages of almonds. Plastic container has gnaw marks and 3 packages of almonds has gnaw marks. See stop sale. 3. Approximately 10 rodent droppings floor under dry storage shelving. **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 1

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer – around circulation fan and accumulated on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.