TROPITASTE ICE CREAM
4263 NW 12 ST, Lauderhill, FL, 33313
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 24, 2025
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen chest freezer, raw chicken stored over ice cream, not all commercially packaged. . Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen chest freezer, raw chicken stored over ice cream, not all commercially packaged. . Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 10-03-4Repeat
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. In use utensils stored in dipper well without running water.
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. In use utensils stored in dipper well without running water. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, white storage shelf soiled with food debris, dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, white storage shelf soiled with food debris, dust. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen, white single door freezer interior soiled with mold like substance.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen, white single door freezer interior soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line behind steam table, Walls soiled with food debris.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line behind steam table, Walls soiled with food debris. **Warning**
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Repeat
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located at front counter.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen, ceiling tile over stove damaged
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen, ceiling tile over stove damaged **Warning**
Basic
- 53B-05-5
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.
Intermediate - 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. **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.