ISLAND SIGNATURE RESTAURANT LLC
3896 DAVIE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 7544224394
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Reach in cooler pot of raw chicken stored over container of cooked black rice. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Reach in cooler; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) items not prepared or portioned today. Per operator reach in cooler went down 1 hr ago, operator moved items into reach in freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1. Milk not dated on the top shelf in right side reach in cooler, per operator milk opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen, operator provided.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler at prep station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in employee rest room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1. Container of black rice with a goat label in reach in cooler.
Soiled floor under dry storage rack in storage room.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice in reach in cooler date marks 3/17. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (73F - Cold Holding) being held on cook line with no temperature control for approximately 1 hour. Item not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on prep table with unwashed produce. Operator removed and properly stored
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for single employee employee less than 60 days. Printed and provided to operator. Employee acknowledged at time of inspection
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in ware washing area
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can provided at front counter for hand wash sink splitter
Mar 24, 2026□ 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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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in ware washing area
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed peppers in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge: Wadson Ulysse
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in ware washing area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Printed at provided to operator. Operator posted
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use drawers under grill unit
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knives to ware washing area and discarded knife block
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At the front counter, cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (52F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. Items were discarded. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (52F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. Items were discarded. See Stop Sale
Jan 22, 2025Inspection 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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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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver fire extinguisher on the cook line.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/. Edna manager certification expired. Only Edna La Croix and Moise La Croix employed at establishment, both has manager certification but Edna La croix has an expired certification. Edna's Certification will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Some Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1.Front counter 2. Under flat grill in kitchen 3. Warehousing area
Hole in or other damage to wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area.
Interior microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink inside avantco freezer in hallway.operator removed
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.