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IZGARA EXPRESS INC

IZGARA EXPRESS INC has 8 health inspections on file for its PLANTATION location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

1251 South Pine Island Road
Florida, 33324
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13614366

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to both bathrooms not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small to large holes in various parts of the walls in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen in door torn in the rear entrance to the restaurant and there is are approximately 8 small flying insects in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**

1/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13552997

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to both bathrooms not self closing.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small to large holes in various parts of the walls in the kitchen.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed soiled wiping cloth used under a cutting board in the kitchen.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen.
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen in door torn in the rear entrance to the restaurant and there is are approximately 8 small flying insects in the kitchen.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken then without washing their hands of changing their gloves handled a ready to eat piece of pita bread.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects at the dishwashing area landing on clean dishes and cooked chick peas. Additionally approximately 3 small flying insects by the grills in the kitchen landing on walls and to go containers. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat French fries in the reach in cooler by the dishwashing machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects at the dishwashing area landing on clean dishes and cooked chick peas. See stop sale.

10/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10878533

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal food in the 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen not properly segregated from food for the public. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to the mop sink.
  • 10-01-5: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 a spoon with the handle in direct contact with the food in the tomato salad in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn foil used to cover shelves in the kitchen next to the grill. Operator removed foil and cleaned/sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

4/30/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10701385

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 10-01-5: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 spoon with handle touching salad of cucumber/tomato.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping paper towel used under cutting board.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw lamb while wearing gloves. Then touched knife, hummus container, and ready to eat cucumber/tomato salad and pita sandwich, all without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedure with management.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler in front kitchen area. As per operator, not prepped or portioned today. Operator stated he has trouble maintaining temperature when opening and closing unit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 cooked eggplant with no date marking, as per operator, item was made 2 days prior to inspection. Operator date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago

3 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee bag with food stored on middle shelf in true cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant food. Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to various food items. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cut raw chicken and then touch ready to eat foods and clean plate without changing gloves and wash hands. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board at prep station Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed several wiping cloths stored inside handwashing sink at front line. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-11-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed Employees training with Hospitality Resources dated 12/30/2024 as the completion date. All certification dates has sign of erase and rewrite. Warning

5/13/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8638086

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of soil in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table in the middle of the kitchen, tomato salad (65F - Cold Holding). The item was out of the refrigerator for less than 1 hour. The chef returned the salad to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold **Corrective Action Taken**

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8340783

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