Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

TROPITASTE ICE CREAM

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

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2946100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7091706
DBPR license1615993

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 13, 2019
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 on floor by frontline. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – Observed more than 10 droppings inside cabinet by frontline. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in reachin cooler operator said ere prepared yesterday not date marked. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 in inoperable reachin cooler by fro. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by frontline. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.