Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
12
Score
Going back to 2023, Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled. Operator started to clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at drawers under grill unit soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at half wall juncture on cook line
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on top shelf in reach in cooler. Operator identified and segregated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (110F - Hot Holding) being held in oven. Operator states rice was cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated to 165F and turned oven temperature up **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers under grill: cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Operator states items have been moved to unit for than 1 hour ago. Unit unplugged. Operator plugged in unit and moved items to walk in freezer. Retook temperatures at end of inspection at 45F-49F. Retook ambient temperature of unit at 39F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator states service call is in **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
58
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Flip Top; pasta salad (68F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 2hrs. Observed kitchen flip top off. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and phone on top of food boxes and dried goods located in dry store room. Employee moved to designated employee storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
14-11-5
78
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Atosa glassfront cooler by cook line, flats of raw shell eggs above containers of cut vegetables. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans white queso with dents and creased rims. Manager discarded cans.
01B-01-4
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink at end of cook line jammed. Employee fixed dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Battery dead in probe thermometer. Manager opened new thermometer. Calibrated correct. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones and speaker on top of microwave.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelet. Employee removed bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. CO2 tanks by beer cooler not secured. Manager replaced chain to secure. **Corrected On-Site**
51-06-4
41
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 12 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pearl of the Island Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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