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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

5409 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill, FL, 33351

Warning Issued

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.