TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1851 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 25, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (5)
- 12A-29-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee changed garbage bags, then grabbed two drinks for a customer order, without washing hands first, after instructed employee washed hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee changed garbage bags, then grabbed two drinks for a customer order, without washing hands first, after instructed employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 50-17-3CriticalCorrected on site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2025. Per division customer service center, payment was done on March 2026, confirmation # 258626489.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2025. Per division customer service center, payment was done on March 2026, confirmation # 258626489. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-20-5RepeatCorrected on site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, build up of yellow like substance, employee cleaned and sanitized.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, build up of yellow like substance, employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 42-01-4Corrected on site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop inside yellow bucket, employee removed and stored to allow air dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop inside yellow bucket, employee removed and stored to allow air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Preparation area-Two used plastic cups inside, employee removed.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Preparation area-Two used plastic cups inside, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.