ISLAND PALACE
4170 N SR 7, Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319 · 954.735.2233
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on the gaskets of Frigidaire reach in at cook line.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024009893 | Feb 13, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2020036156 | Jul 24, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2018031350 | Jun 9, 2018 | Jul 13, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2015035794 | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at cook line, operator washed pot in triple sink with properly sanitizing. Educated operator on properly sanitizing dishes before use. Operator rewashed and sanitized dishes during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on items using time /temperature control for safety. Per operator items was put out less than 2 hours ago. Operator time stamped items during the inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed on dead roach to the side of fryer at cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door metal surface in disrepair.
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Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen, 2 bins of cooked pork stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in triple sink in kitchen, raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures. Operator placed raw chicken under cold running water.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Operator has no written plan for food being held on time as a public health control. Emailed form for I'll out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, cooked pork, and chicken Cooke more than 24 hours not date makes. Operator started date marking items during inspection,
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on shelves, spray bottle with degreaser not labeled with common name. Operator labeled bottle.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler, heavily soiled cardboard used on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area by three compartment sink, employee prepping food on cutting board that had deep cut marks. No longer cleanable surface.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door metal not connected to door, making it difficult to open and close door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen, two door reach in cooler shelves soiled with food demand mold like substance
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed picliz (55F - Cold Holding); slice turkey (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Reach in ambient temperatures 58F operator move to walk in cooler. Advise operator not to store any TCS food in reach in unit until fixed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (110-115F - Hot Holding) on cook counter; chicken (112-120F - Hot Holding) in steam table with little water. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator reheated items on stove to 165F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door surface separating from the door
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cut cabbage on the floor. Operator elevated
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with floor,sugar,jasmine rice,pinto beans.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Working containers of food(salt)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Operator put items back into cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table, fish (110F - Hot Holding). Item being held under heat lamp. Operator stated held less than one hour. Operator put back into oven to reheat to 135°F or above.
Food stored on floor. Raw beef stored on floor under three compartment sink. Operator moved meat to cooler for later prep.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, meat bring thawed without cold running water. Operator turned on running water.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone and engaged in food preparation with out washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over box of papayas in walk-in cooler. Operator inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pikliz (75F - Cold Holding) in plastic soufflé cups sitting on cook table at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours operator placed in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mice defense, calking gun tube of silicone, tube of silicone stored on rack over containers of flour, maize. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels dispenser jammed at hand washing sink. Operator fixed
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on true reach in cooler. Observed walk in freezer door surface separating from door.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on kitchen floor. Observed box of plantains on walk-in cooler floor. Operator elevated
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 container of sugar the scoop handle in contact with sugar.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in plastic container in walk-in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed inside walk-in cooler wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust
Feb 13, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on true reach in cooler.
Feb 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator primed rechecked 0 Ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1 2023 more than 60 days operator renewed
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on the gaskets of Frigidaire reach in at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed legumes (115-125F - Hot Holding); goat (117-121F - Hot Holding) per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator moved to stove to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of gaps and crack filler on top of true reach in cooler. Operator removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.on walk-in cooler and freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on true reach in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Employee clean up floor
Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on floor outside walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with dried black beans,rice,pinto beans
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in true reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed: Frigidaire Reach-in cooler interior/shelves and bottom have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 Ppm operator primed machine rechecked 100 Ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE salad in true reach in.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (49F - Cold Holding); goat (78F - Cold Holding) sitting on cook line shelf in room temperature. Per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat (130-131F - Hot Holding) in steam table per operator held less than four hours. Observed goat (130-131F - Hot Holding) in a pot sitting on steam table counter at room temperature. Per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed items on stove to reheat to 165.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd 40, rustolem protective enamel caulk stored on top of true reach in. Operator removed items.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on true reach in refrigerator doors.
Frigidaire Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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 rice container scoop handle in contact with rice Observed in sugar container the scoop handle in contact with the sugar.
Standing water in bottom of true reach-in-cooler
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice in a bowl not covered in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
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.