ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
7958 WEST MCNAB RD BAY 9, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 954-534-5682
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in kitchen Us refrigerator freezer, raw pork stored in printed thank you bag. Operator removed and placed in clear food grade bag.
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. Observed in reach in advantco cooler, Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen -reach in advantco cooler - Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line utensils in standing water at 90F. Operator discarded water during the inspection.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen, Us reach in freezer lower shelf solid with food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front counter Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection 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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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked plantains on time control with no written plan. Provided form to operator.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to office.
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table fried plantains (112F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (121-140F - Hot Holding). Observed in kitchen, rice and peas (126-149F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items were not has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Inspector suggested that plantains and fried chicken be held on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator and discussed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: - can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. Employee washed can opener. - cutting board with an accumulation of black mold like debris. Manager discarded cutting boards.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cash stored on shelf holding restaurant ingredients. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed soap mixed with chlorine sanitizer.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 50°F in reach in cooler, prepped less than two hours ago. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator
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 operator
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 10 Ppm. Employee added more chlorine retested chlorine 100 Ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (110-129F - Hot Holding) in shallow pan sitting on top of rice at steam table. Per employee less than 1 hour. Employee took in kitchen to reheat to 165
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on shelf next to clean equipment/utensils.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution over 200 Ppm located under steam well at front counter. Operator discarded solution made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm
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 operator bulletin
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container handle in contact with salt. Operator removed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket
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.