LA ISLA CAFE INC
11206 E MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles by front prep counter and back kitchen and ware washing areas
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights out in dining room and a few lights out in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing tile on wall by right side of three compartment sink
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificate missing for Darlene
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors /walls/ ceiling Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall hole Under counter at presser Cove molding in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors /walls/ ceiling Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall hole Under counter at presser Cove molding in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. On men's bathroom door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Darlene Hernandez Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under ac handler 1 dead roach on walk in cooler door 2 dead roaches by hot water heater Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, keys and money on prep cooler. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in storage Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Floors /walls/ ceiling Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall hole Under counter at presser Cove molding in kitchen Warning
- 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. In sugar container Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out in dining room. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood in kitchen Warning
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. On men's bathroom door Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in cooler Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in mop sink Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on counter by hand sink next to espresso machine. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings on floor under clean pans rack 2 dropping under racks in non working walk in cooler 7 droppings under 3compartment sink Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , Three door reach in cooler :cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , sliced ham 57, stuffed potato 57, ambient air raw shell eggs 67, black beans 57, raw pork 51, raw chicken 51, bacon 44, sliced American 61, sliced Swiss 58, sweet plantains ambient air 60, Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , Three door reach in cooler :cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , sliced ham 57, stuffed potato 57, ambient air raw shell eggs 67, black beans 57, raw pork 51, raw chicken 51, bacon 44, sliced American 61, sliced Swiss 58 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior three door reach in cooler Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Darlene Hernandez Warning
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine drain pipe
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Manager renewed and new expiration date is 2-1-2025 Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing by back door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working properly, paper towels barely coming out Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing by back door Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish area Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on top of serving line Warning
- 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. Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. By front counter Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish area is clogged and not able to be used Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by front counter 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working properly, paper towels barely coming out Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ware washing area wall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).