TROPITASTE ICE CREAM
4263 NW 12 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313-5834
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed goue soup (54F – Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 168. Operator channel water. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Observed goue soup (54F – Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. . Observed goue soup (54F – Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee employed 30 days ago .email reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Frigidaire reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:34 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.