Izgara Express
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Izgara Express stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Plantation restaurants, the typical score is 77; Izgara Express is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to both bathrooms not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small to large holes in various parts of the walls in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen in door torn in the rear entrance to the restaurant and there is are approximately 8 small flying insects in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Same. **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
82
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw lamb while wearing gloves. Then touched knife, hummus container, and ready to eat cucumber/tomato salad and pita sandwich, all without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedure with management.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler in front kitchen area. As per operator, not prepped or portioned today. Operator stated he has trouble maintaining temperature when opening and closing unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant with no date marking, as per operator, item was made 2 days prior to inspection. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
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 spoon with handle touching salad of cucumber/tomato.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping paper towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
50
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cut raw chicken and then touch ready to eat foods and clean plate without changing gloves and wash hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board at prep station **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed several wiping cloths stored inside handwashing sink at front line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed Employees training with Hospitality Resources dated 12/30/2024 as the completion date. All certification dates has sign of erase and rewrite. **Warning**
53B-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee bag with food stored on middle shelf in true cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to various food items. **Warning**
21-44-1
35
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table in the middle of the kitchen, tomato salad (65F - Cold Holding). The item was out of the refrigerator for less than 1 hour. The chef returned the salad to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of soil in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200Ppm. Operator diluted solution 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 Ppm chlorine. Operator primed dish machine 100Ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
52
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle water **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Izgara Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Izgara Express on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Izgara Express?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Izgara Express.
How does Izgara Express compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Izgara Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Izgara Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Izgara Express have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Izgara Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Izgara Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Izgara Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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