Islander's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Islander's Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “lights in food preparation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Hollywood restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
90
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing front counter. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Cases of water stored on floor next glass reach in cooler front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Same- **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Same **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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.. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass reach in cooler shelf soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks and spoons improperly stored.
25-05-4
Basic - Case of water stored on floor next to glass reach in front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
37
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield in kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of sauce in
14-01-5
58
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove- ; Cooked chicken (110-115F - Hot Holding); Jerk chicken (106-109- Hot Holding).Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bag of raw pork stored over bags of mixed vegetables in reach in Desmon freezer. 2) Container of raw fish stored above containers of spices and sauces in Sunkist glass reach in. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to cabbage in kitchen. Manager removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Islander's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Islander's Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Islander's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Islander's Cafe.
How does Islander's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Islander's Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Islander's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Islander's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Islander's 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 Islander's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Islander's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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