TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5409 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill, FL, 33351
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 50-09-4Repeat
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 13-02-4Corrected on site
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Warning**
Basic
- 25-06-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed takeout containers/bowl not stored inverted **Warning**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution between use. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting board. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed No proof of food manager certification available at this time. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5Repeat
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employees training available at this time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.