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ISLANDER'S CAFE

ISLANDER'S CAFE located in HOLLYWOOD has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

5676 Washington Street
Hollywood, Florida, 33023
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13490287

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed attached to shelf holding clean pots/pans. (Next to hand washing sink).
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by dish area blocked. Mandolin in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken, beef, etc. all36-48 hours since prefer, per operator.

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10874047

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago

3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Cases of water stored on floor next glass reach in cooler front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/20/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 int, 1 basic

  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Same **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Roselyn Joseph - 11-22-2021 Expired Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Same- **Time Extended**

8/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago

2 high, 5 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Case of water stored on floor next to glass reach in front counter.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass reach in cooler shelf soiled.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks and spoons improperly stored.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves after Employee closed front door put on gloves to initiate task working with food and failed to wash hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Hot Box- ; Cooked Chicken (110F - Hot Holding 2) Stove- ; Cooked Cabbage (91F - Hot Holding); Cooked green Beans (91F - Hot Holding); Cooked Oxtails (95F - Hot Holding); Cooked Rice (109F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager brings temperatures higher.. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 53A-03-7: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/ Roselyn Joseph - 11-22-2021 Expired Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Jerk Sauce prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager dated 08-17-2024 Corrected On-Site

2/8/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8463582

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of sauce in
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield in kitchen.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice (107-115F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (115-120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager brings temperature higher to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked 02-05. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7: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. Roselyn Joseph 11-22-2021 Expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8364365

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Case of soda and water stored on floor front counter.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Gallon of milk expired on 07-20-23.
  • 53A-03-7: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/ Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation