Tropical Smoothie Cafe
5409 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624602
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting board.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Observed No proof of food manager certification available at this time.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employees training available at this time.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint.
Fixed on the spot
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
-Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed takeout containers/bowl not stored inverted
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.