ISLANDER'S CAFE
5676 WASHINGTON ST, Hollywood FL 33023 · 954.362.7979
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Gallon of milk expired on 07-20-23.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $770
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024055938 | Aug 19, 2024 | Jun 20, 2025 | $450 |
| 2--2024012858 | Feb 8, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | $160 |
| 2--2020016524 | Mar 16, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed attached to shelf holding clean pots/pans. (Next to hand washing sink).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by dish area blocked. Mandolin in sink. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken, beef, etc. all36-48 hours since prefer, per operator.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cases of water stored on floor next glass reach in cooler front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing front counter.
Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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/ Roselyn Joseph - 11-22-2021 Expired
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves after Employee closed front door put on gloves to initiate task working with food and failed to wash hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Hot Box-; Cooked Chicken (110F - Hot Holding 2) Stove-; Cooked Cabbage (91F - Hot Holding); Cooked green Beans (91F - Hot Holding); Cooked Oxtails (95F - Hot Holding); Cooked Rice (109F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager brings temperatures higher..
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager discarded.
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.
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/ Roselyn Joseph - 11-22-2021 Expired
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Jerk Sauce prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager dated 08-17-2024
Case of water stored on floor next to glass reach in front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass reach in cooler shelf soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks and spoons improperly stored.
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice (107-115F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (115-120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager brings temperature higher to reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked 02-05.
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. Roselyn Joseph 11-22-2021 Expired.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of sauce in
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield in kitchen.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Gallon of milk expired on 07-20-23.
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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Case of soda and water stored on floor front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
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.