Three Lakes, Miami-Dade County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

13550 SW 120 ST, Three Lakes, FL 33186

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jul 11, 2025
City
Three Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 23864104

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from smoothie station. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23864101

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on smoothie station prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 23864102

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers on drying rack.

08B-38-4

Detail 23864100

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled sweet tea stored on the floor next to mop sink.

42-01-4

Detail 23864103

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near back exit door.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 15Total: 23

29-42-4

Detail 23064182

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-03-5

Detail 23064185

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed operator without knowledge of employee health agreement with new employee less than 2 months on site handling food. Provided via email employee health agreement. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23064173

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residue at blenders lid at shelf above preparation sink front counter. And cutting board soiled at reach in cooler preparation area.

31A-11-4

Detail 23064194

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chia pudding thawing out in hand sink. Employee removed product. Corrected On-Site

27-24-5

Detail 23064183

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading of 84F after 5 minutes of running the water. Operator turned up the water heater, final temperature of water 110F Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23064174

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

11-26-1

Detail 23064175

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one new employee no proof employee agreement. The food employee reporting agreement was printed, explained and signed by the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 23064191

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed temperature reading of 84F after 5 minutes of running the water. Operator turned up the water heater, final temperature of water 110F Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23064193

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed water damage at base of woman's bathroom door unable to self close.

23-24-4

Detail 23064176

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at both reach in coolers at front counter.

24-06-4

Detail 23064177

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean blender drying on soiled rack front counter.

50-09-4

Detail 23064172

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23064186

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved and soiled cutting board at front counter.

40-06-5

Detail 23064189

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones on food preparation areas.

36-24-5

Detail 23064184

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall lining and corner guard separated from wall at back door.

10-01-5

Detail 23064190

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 utensil handling touching the sugar and whey protein power.

23-03-4

Detail 23064181

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at front counter reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23064192

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 23064180

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-49-6

Detail 23064179

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.

06-01-5

Detail 23064178

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of chia pudding thawing out in container of water in hand sink, no running water. Employee moved product to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23064188

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tomatoes and green peppers stored over ready to eat chai pudding in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged products properly. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23064187

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 22445101

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees who handles food working at the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation at the time of inspection . Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 22445100

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

31A-09-4

Detail 22290903

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22290898

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees who handles food working at the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22290905

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22290906

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

14-22-4

Detail 22290901

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Operator removed from service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22290899

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22290904

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled water stored on the floor by the mop sink. Observed boxes containing fruit concentrates stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22290897

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Repeat Violation Warning

25-17-4

Detail 22290900

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing togo food containers stored on the floor by the walk-in cooler. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 22290902

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. Warning

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21326543

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: finish line:; kale salad ,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21326541

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: finish line:; kale salad ,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 21326544

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21326537

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed 5 employees present.

36-36-4

Detail 21326542

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above entrance tp the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21326540

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21326539

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled ., main prep unit and smoothie unit,

42-01-4

Detail 21326538

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 20637066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20637067

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Time Extended

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

53A-03-7

Detail 20481843

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Clyde, Brien. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20481842

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit blocked by portable cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20481841

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in freezer. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20481846

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20481848

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20481844

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20481840

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in cooler. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20481849

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing frappe mix stored on the passage way floor. Observed box containing precooked chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20481851

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on cardboard box by the ice machine. Operator washed and sanitized, placed in the appropriate place. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20481850

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 for the bulk sugar bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

25-17-4

Detail 20481845

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed togo food containers stored on the floor at the back. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20481847

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces. Warning