ISLA CAFE
1401 CLARE AVE UNIT 700, West Palm Beach FL 33401
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sheet pans in hand sink at 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
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..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher hand sink. Operator placed towel at sink.
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.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled bottle. Operator labeled.
Stored food not covered. Observed bananas in walkin freezer breaded chicken strips not covered. Operator covered.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed with oyster tags not dated with last date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed potatoes defrosting at room temperature. Operator placed in refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles multiple different sauces, not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed with Carmel sauce storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents
Stored food not covered. Observed in walkin freezer chicken breaded not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown substance in unlabeled squeeze bottle.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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