Tropical Smoothie Cafe FL355
1609 E Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625197
What drove the grade
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection1 intermediate, 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
Establishment is using quaternary solution but has the kit for Sink and Surface (DDBSA/Lactic Acid).
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
At the front counter, the scoop inside the salted caramel crunch was laying in the product. The scoop was removed
Fixed on the spot
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
The blue holder had white residue and black flecks inside. The holder and scoop were moved to the triple sink
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.