TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5409 N UNIVERSITY DR · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting board. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed No proof of food manager certification available at this time. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of employees training available at this time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed takeout containers/bowl not stored inverted **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution between use. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:10 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.