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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in FORT LAUDERDALE has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1609 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13556274

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around circulation fan and accumulated on floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13554932

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around circulation fan and accumulated on floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Back storage room - open to kitchen - on dry storage shelves: 1. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on plastic container containing packages of almonds. 2. Approximately 3 rodent droppings on exterior of case of potato chips. 3. Approximately 3 rodent droppings on case of lids. 4. Approximately 12 rodent droppings on box of utensils 5. Approximately 10 rodent droppings under dry storage shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Back storage room - open to kitchen - on dry storage shelves: 1. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on top of box of potato chips. 3 bags with gnaw marks. See stop sale. 2. Approximately 6 rodent droppings on top of plastic container with packages of almonds. Plastic container has gnaw marks and 3 packages of almonds has gnaw marks. See stop sale. 3. Approximately 10 rodent droppings floor under dry storage shelving. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899446

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around circulation fan and accumulated on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Back storage room - open to kitchen - on dry storage shelves: 1. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on plastic container containing packages of almonds. 2. Approximately 3 rodent droppings on exterior of case of potato chips. 3. Approximately 3 rodent droppings on case of lids. 4. Approximately 12 rodent droppings on box of utensils 5. Approximately 10 rodent droppings under dry storage shelving. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781075

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in ice bin
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floors of walk in freezer
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed reportable food borne illnesses and provided print out copy to operator. Operator posted

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380075

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cook rice 33F sitting on top of ice machine at room temperature.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket