Island Son Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Island Son Caribbean Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Island Son Caribbean Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
90
Mar 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Nov 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - milk (44F); cooked beef (44F). Per operator items were placed in unit less than 3 hours ago. Operator moved TCS items to front counter reach in to quick chill. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned goods and items in hall stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hallway. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
64
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw eggs stored over sliced cheese in the kitchen. Operator reversed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch salad. Per operator, there is no product on site. Operator removed from menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. All spice containers and food storage containers on cook line visibly soiled. **Warning**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack and cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch salad. Reviewed menu update with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and employee bathroom. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Chicken and rice prepared 3 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors, handles and refrigerator gaskets. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of toaster oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light fixture in dry food storage hall not operating. **Warning**
38-05-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over fryer in the kitchen and in food storage hallway. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Under prep table and behind refrigerator. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles in storage hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.around fryers and cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in storage hallway. **Warning**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Son Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Son Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Son Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Son Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Island Son Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Island Son Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Island Son Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Son Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Son Caribbean Restaurant 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 Son Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Son Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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