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Island Flavor Cafe

7958 West Mcnab Rd Bay 9, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Island Flavor Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Island Flavor Cafe's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table fried plantains (112F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (121-140F - Hot Holding). Observed in kitchen, rice and peas (126-149F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items were not has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Inspector suggested that plantains and fried chicken be held on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator and discussed. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: - can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. Employee washed can opener. - cutting board with an accumulation of black mold like debris. Manager discarded cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to office. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cash stored on shelf holding restaurant ingredients. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed soap mixed with chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
21-03-4
67
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 10 Ppm. Employee added more chlorine retested chlorine 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (110-129F - Hot Holding) in shallow pan sitting on top of rice at steam table. Per employee less than 1 hour. Employee took in kitchen to reheat to 165 **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on shelf next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
58
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution over 200 Ppm located under steam well at front counter. Operator discarded solution made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - 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 salt container handle in contact with salt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Flavor Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Flavor Cafe on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Flavor Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Flavor Cafe.

How does Island Flavor Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?

Island Flavor Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.

Has Island Flavor Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Flavor Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Island Flavor Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Island Flavor Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Flavor Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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