TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1851 CORDOVA RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Three door flip top cooler//diced chicken (44F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (48F – Cold Holding); egg yolk (50F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener blade, in kitchen.
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Three door flip top cooler//diced chicken (44F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (48F – Cold Holding); egg yolk (50F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. Ambient temperature of cooler reads 52F.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. 1) Observed bug zapper installed above two door flip top cooler in kitchen. 2) Observed bug zapper installed above food prep area, next to dry storage shelf in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.