Tree House Play and Cafe
1811 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625850
What drove the grade
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 17 follow-up), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Observed same
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Observed same
More time given
- First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Poster emailed to operator.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Kitchen area-Employee provided.
Fixed on the spot
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Kitchen sink.
Basic1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Not available on site.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.