Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1609 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Basic

Oct 23, 2025

City

Fort Lauderdale

County

Broward

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24138546

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

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 24134687

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

14-69-4

Detail 24134686

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 24131087

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

14-69-4

Detail 24131088

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around circulation fan and accumulated on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-07-5

Detail 23017362

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

14-11-5

Detail 23017363

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in ice bin

14-69-4

Detail 23017364

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floors of walk in freezer

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

06-01-5

Detail 22752456

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

Detail 22752457

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket

Jun 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 3Total: 3

35A-03-4

Detail 22029683

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under shelving in back storage area. 1 dead under prep sink. Operator immediately removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22029684

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop holder with visible debris in holder. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22029682

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21300642

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat liquid eggs. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21300643

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Jan 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-08-4

Detail 20785369

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

51-13-4

Detail 20785370

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site