PEARL OF THE ISLAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
2500 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park FL 33311 · 954-225-4311
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 3 visits since August 2025
3 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.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser next to front exit door unable to dispense paper towels.
Dumpster not sufficient for entire building and needs to be collected more often.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
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Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Employee closed lids
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed no Employee Responsibility acknowledgement. Operator was provided at licensing. Sent additional copy via email again.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof on site.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Observed drain for dumpster pad is not draining. This is causing a stagnant water situation combined with loose garbage attracting flying insects.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers stored directly on the floor of store room.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.