Smoothie Jungle Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Smoothie Jungle Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee cashed out customer then began working” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Smoothie Jungle Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jun 12, 2025
Training
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cashed out customer then began working with food - making a smoothie - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter low boy - milk - per operator opened more than 24 hours ago.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Prep are- Triple glass door - Sliced Ham and turkey - date marked one additional day - operator not accounting for freeze date/thaw date. Operator marked properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Front counter flip top.
23-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. By front counter - cups/lids stored on floor.
25-05-4
64
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee entered front counter and began working with food - preparing customer's drink order, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad and sliced turkey - operator previously froze items (day 1), then later thawed in refrigerator- marked with 7 additional days. Reviewed proper date marking and operator dated items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Prep room - Triple door reach in - Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat tuna salad and turkey. Operator reorganized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep room - triple glass door reach in - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat strawberries. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator provided receipt for test date - May 31, 2024. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter reach in freezer. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream at front counter. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back Prep area - section of ceiling open. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter scoop and spoons in water 71F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light on prep area front counter next to flip top and blender station. **Warning**
35B-02-4
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Reviewed proper set up of sanitizing solution and operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 small flying insects on front counter wall tile and wall between tile and menu boards. Operator began exterminating and removing flying insects during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around prep tables in back room. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead next to shelving in back prep room. 1 dead along wall under prep tables. Operator immediately removed and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoothie Jungle Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoothie Jungle Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoothie Jungle Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee cashed out customer then began working” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoothie Jungle Cafe.
How does Smoothie Jungle Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Smoothie Jungle Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Smoothie Jungle Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoothie Jungle Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smoothie Jungle Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Smoothie Jungle Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoothie Jungle Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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