Tropitaste Ice Cream
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
50
Score
Tropitaste Ice Cream has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Tropitaste Ice Cream's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen chest freezer, raw chicken stored over ice cream, not all commercially packaged. . Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, white storage shelf soiled with food debris, dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen, white single door freezer interior soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line behind steam table, Walls soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen, ceiling tile over stove damaged **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. In use utensils stored in dipper well without running water. **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
50
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed goue soup (54F - Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 168. Operator channel water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Observed goue soup (54F - Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. . Observed goue soup (54F - Cooling) in deep covered container in reach in cooler. Per operator held since 4:00am
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
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. New employee employed 30 days ago .email reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Frigidaire reach in cooler.
22-16-4
35
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (47F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held overnight not prep or prepared today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler rice (47F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held overnight not prep or prepared today. See stop sale
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (47F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container in reach in refrigerator.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropitaste Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropitaste Ice Cream on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropitaste Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropitaste Ice Cream.
How does Tropitaste Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Tropitaste Ice Cream most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Tropitaste Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropitaste Ice Cream have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tropitaste Ice Cream means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tropitaste Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropitaste Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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