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T WILL ISLAND RESTAURANT

T WILL ISLAND RESTAURANT located in LAUDERHILL has undergone 11 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 11 reports on file

5943 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Florida, 33313
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13630934

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. 2. Around cooking equipment at cook line is soiled with grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13524093

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in front reach in cooler ,freshly squeeze Lemon juice , soursop juice with milk made onsite missing minimum labeling. Advised operator not to sell juice until minimum labeling is placed on packaging. Operator removed from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. 2. Around cooking equipment at cook line is soiled with grease and food debris. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in kitchen , rice and peas (113F - Hot Holding). Per operator rice was held out of temperature for less than one hour. Operator reheated to 170F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and food debris in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed in front reach in cooler ,freshly squeezed lemon juice , soursop juice with milk made onsite missing warning labeling. Advised operator not to sell juice until warning label is placed on packaging. Operator removed juice from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 in walk in cooler , variety of meats prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked 02-10 during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11/18/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13523847

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same Admin Complaint

9/18/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10942227

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 5 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At kitchen dry storage area, employee belongings stored on shelf with food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep area, large bowls of raw meat stored on floor.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At front counter bar area, opened employee beverages stored on shelf with customer beverages.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer, cooked meat stored over 24 hours uncovered. Advised operator of proper storage of cooked foods stored over 24 hours.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-Bagged onions stored over cooked sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (49F - Cooling)@2:55 since 12:00, 47F @3:37. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator moved item into freezer to fascilitate cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

5/13/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10799306

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Same Admin Complaint

3/14/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10798013

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**

3/14/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8861024

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/12/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8860030

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth used to clean knife used to cut pork in kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around dry storage area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed -in walk-in cooler, oxtail (45F @ 3:43 - Cold Holding), fish (45F - cold holding) . Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today, item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparation table across from cook line, hot dog (56F - Cold Holding); salad (72F - Cold Holding); sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in walk-in cooler to cool down. -in walk-in cooler, oxtail (45F @ 3:43 - Cold Holding), fish (45F - cold holding) . Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today, item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - pressed plantains (109F - Hot Holding)on preparation table across from cook line. - rice and peas (71F - Hot Holding) in steam table in back of kitchen. Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1. Steam table turned on to reheat rice. Operator educated about holding plantains on 4 hour time hold. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler sea food (46F @ 3:42- Cooling since 11:30); legume (45F @ 3:42 - Cooling: since 11:30); blackened rice (46F @ 3:43- Cooling since 11:30, second temperature 45F at 4:45); turkey (49F @ 3:43- Cooling since 11:30); goat (51F @ 3:44 - Cooling since 11:30); cooked chicken (60F @ 3:44 - Cooling since 11:30). Second temperature taken at 4:45. Temperatures remained the same as previous temperatures. Blackened rice went down by 1 degree. Items were being cooled in deep pans with lid on. Items placed in walk-in cooler to freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to kitchen entrance. Warning

8/15/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8859535

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside Walk in cooler reading 60F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection stil observed. pic Wilner Tanis **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8741893

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 8 int, 6 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. As per manager dish machine not functioning and are being washed in three compartment sink. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of passion fruit drink mix on the floor of walk in freezer. Flying oil on kitchen floor Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw goat and fish defrosting out at room temperature on kitchen floor.. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed legumes (57F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); black rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice and pea (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding). Per manager items held in walk in cooler over night. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed legumes (57F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); black rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice and pea (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding). Per manager items held in walk in cooler over night. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler 50F See stop sale Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside Walk in cooler reading 60F Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on cook line being used as a dump sink food particles in sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line Warning

7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8442139

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached to splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Licensing inspection. Managers to obtain CFM training within 60 days.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Licensing inspection. All employees to obtain food handler training within 60 days of hire.