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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1851 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.