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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in DAVIE has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

5780 S UNIVERSITY DR STE 106

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/30/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13563863

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with turbinado sugar in bulk container. Employee removed handle from contact. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager Tahjae Fentonallen Person in Charge Trinity Norfolk

8/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10908747

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three #10 cans cut pineapple with creased and dented cans.
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In men's restroom.

9/6/2024· 1y 6mo ago

2 int, 1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket under toaster oven reading less than 150ppm quaternary. Manager dumped and remade to proper 200ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 30F in ice water.
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples in basket at front counter not individually wrapped. Manager pulled to rehash and wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**

3/15/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8530095

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen . Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf next to walk in cooler.

10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8358107

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in sandwich line.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Cases of sauces on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Cases of panini on floor in walk in freezer. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled above 3 compartment sink in prep station.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Emailed reporting agreement form to manager. One new employee hired at time of inspection.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Grill cleaner on clear bottle not labeled on shelf under oven. Operator labeled grill cleaner Corrected On-Site