TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1851 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in front of walk in. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed male restroom toilet clogged up and not functioning.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at flip top cooler prepping food with bracelets and rings in fingers. Employee complied. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at flip top table next to oven working with no hair restraint while prepping food.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station next to triple sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at male restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed the same. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Three door flip top cooler//diced chicken (44F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (48F - Cold Holding); egg yolk (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. Ambient temperature of cooler reads 52F.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. 1) Observed bug zapper installed above two door flip top cooler in kitchen. 2) Observed bug zapper installed above food prep area, next to dry storage shelf in kitchen.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Three door flip top cooler//diced chicken (44F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (48F - Cold Holding); egg yolk (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener blade, in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).