Plantation, Broward County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

1013 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Nov 20, 2025
City
Plantation
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24204513

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 dented can of pineapple tidbits. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 24204507

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat chicken in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24204512

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at front counter. As per operator, chemical is bleach. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24204508

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket at ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24204509

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

10-01-5

Detail 24204510

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of raw sugar cane with the scoop handle in direct contact with the food. Operator removed handle from food. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24204511

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23401887

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 23401888

Basic - Accumulation of blackmold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned area Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23401889

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22470753

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue on cutting board. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22470749

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22470751

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee keys and bag stored on shelves over takeout containers. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 22470750

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Observed bug zapper installed in food preparation area next to prep table. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22470752

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout cups stored on dry storage floor. -Observed employee shoes stored on case containing drinking cups. Warning

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-05-4

Detail 21936496

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 plastic third pans on lower shelf of rack. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.