JUNGLE QUEEN TROPICAL ISLE
2470 SW 21 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · (954) 462-5596
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects inside food prep area; landing on soiled linens in linen hamper.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb with attached orange hose by soiled dish station drop off missing vacuum breaker.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Scoops by primary ice machine not well protected to preventing being soiled.
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. In the walk in freezer, french fries (50F - Cold Holding); spare ribs (50F - Cold Holding); ice cream (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (50F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the freezer overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. The freezer stopped working. The ambient air thermometer reads 50F. Items were discarded. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in freezer, french fries (50F - Cold Holding); spare ribs (50F - Cold Holding); ice cream (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (50F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the freezer overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. The freezer stopped working. The ambient air thermometer reads 50F. Items were discarded. See Stop Sale
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The walk in freezer ambient air thermometer reads 50F and all foods temp the same
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the old walk in cooler dry storage area, sanitizer spray, stainless steel spray and butane were stored over chicken breading and dry mustard. The items were removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of flour, two bowls were stored and used to dispense the product. The bowls were removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the outside walk in cooler.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the dish area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand wash sink in the dish area. The chef supplied paper towels
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed no solid doors on kitchen windows, food prep windows, and food prep area doors. Doors made of mesh material. Kitchen and food prep/ dish washing area not fully enclosed room.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls not smooth in food prep and kitchen area.
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects inside food prep area; landing on soiled linens in linen hamper.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank unsecured at bar.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed no solid doors on kitchen windows, food prep windows, and food prep area doors. Doors made of mesh material. Kitchen and food prep/ dish washing area not fully enclosed room.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed holes in screen doors throughout food prep and dish wash area; small, live, flying insects present, landing on soiled linen hamper next to screen door in food prep area, adjacent to walk in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls not smooth in food prep and kitchen area.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf under prep table damaged next to walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage room. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of ovens in cook line.
One Dead roach on floor in dry storage room. Operator removed, Cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Sep 1, 2023□ 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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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.