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ICEBOX CAFE

219 NE 3 ST, Hallandale Beach FL 33009 · 954 744 4251

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT1621131
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Quinoa (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding);. Per sticker on each container food items in unit over 24 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee water stored in continental reach in colder in hallway. Manager discarded.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched face and then touched a clean container of salad and proceeded to put on gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container case of yogurt in bakery walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Cooked Quinoa (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding). Per sticker on each containers food items in unit over 24 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Quinoa (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding);. Per sticker on each container food items in unit over 24 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of flour. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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