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ISLA CAFE

1401 CLARE AVE UNIT 700, West Palm Beach FL 33401

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022730
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs (61F - Cold Holding). Operator placed back in refrigerator and out less then 1 hour.
High priority/03A-20-4/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sheet pans in hand sink at 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Chef Edder Arevalo stated No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine..
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher hand sink. Operator placed towel at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom. Operator placed sign at sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled bottle. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed bananas in walkin freezer breaded chicken strips not covered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs (61F - Cold Holding). Operator placed back in refrigerator and out less then 1 hour.
High priority/03A-20-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed with oyster tags not dated with last date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed potatoes defrosting at room temperature. Operator placed in refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles multiple different sauces, not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Low boy refrigerator; milk (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then 2 hour s and moved to walkin refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed with Carmel sauce storage.
Basic/14-05-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed in walkin freezer chicken breaded not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown substance in unlabeled squeeze bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Aug 31, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at cook line cook vegetables (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then hour and returned to refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.