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 dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321010
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340260
DBPR license1615993

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler rice (47F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held overnight not prep or prepared today. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (47F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held overnight not prep or prepared today.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (47F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic container in reach in refrigerator.

#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

#6Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 1

#1Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.