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ISLAND CUISINE RESTAURANT

1913 N ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311

Last inspected May 19, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1625401
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw eggs over macaroni and cheese Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unisex bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1, 2024
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
May 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit May 17, 2024 · None supplies Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit May 17, 2024 · None provided Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 17, 2024 · None provided. Time Extended
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.