Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPITASTE ICE CREAM

4263 NW 12 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313-5834

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2885715
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6940832
DBPR license1615993

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 12, 2019 1:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 13, 2019 10:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed over 100 rodents dropping under shelve with bag of oats and bag of rice in dry storage area **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-4

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. -Observed shelve under prep table soiled next to steam table. -Observed soil residue build up throughout kitchen and service area. – Observed cupboard used for storing peanuts soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Observed cold beer reach in cooler soiled Observed interior of Frigidaire cooler soiled Observed ice machine interior soiled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.