PEARL OF THE ISLAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
2500 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33311
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Observed 1) braised vegetables overnight (66F – Cooling); – Due to large deep pan covered with foil. Observed goat overnight (75F – Cooling)- Due to overfilled pan on speed rack- with rack over crowded. **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -observed raw chicken above fish in reach in freezer. not all products commercially packaged. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Observed in prep area near reach in cooler box of limes with approximately 5 with a mold like substance. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1) braised vegetables overnight (66F – Cooling); – Due to large deep pan covered with foil. Observed goat overnight (75F – Cooling)- Due to overfilled pan on speed rack- with rack over crowded. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. –Observed cooked pasta (84F – cold holding) on prep table near stove top. Per operator product out of temperature for approximately 1 hour due to service. Operator placed pasta in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – chemical spray bottle of grease cleaner stored above clean equipment on storage rack. Operator removed grease cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 1) braised vegetables overnight (66F – Cooling); – Due to large deep pan covered with foil. Observed goat overnight (75F – Cooling)- Due to overfilled pan on speed rack- with rack over crowded. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. -At time of inspection operator did not have employee training for 1 cashier and 1 employee engaged in food preparation and handling. **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed interior of ice machine at bar area with slime black mold like substance. **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Observed yellow cornmeal and peas stored on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee bag Hanging from rack storing clean equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed at bar area **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.