PEARL OF THE ISLAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1832 HARRISON ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1)Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOK LINE FLIP TOP LOWER// meatballs (68F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (68F – Cold Holding); avocado sour cream (68F); marinade (56F – Cold Holding). Per operator items inside unit for over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line DOUBLE DOOR STAINLESS// Crab mix (62-67F – Cold Holding). Per operator item inside unit over night, item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. 3) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in Cooler- griot (47-45F – Cooling Overnight ); goat (46F – Cooling Overnight); chicken (46F – Cooling Overnight); beef (54F – Cooling Overnight); Mac n cheese (47F – Cooling Overnight ). Per operator items inside unit overnight item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. 4) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cook Line Flip Top – Mac and cheese cooling for 3 hours at 3:33pm (65F – Cooling) to (65F) at 4:51pm; lettuce cooling for approximately 3 hours at 3:35pm (66F – Cooling) to (63F). Items inside unit for over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. 1) in double door stainless reach in – portioned mac and cheese (48F – Cold Holding); sour cream (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Per employee items not prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) COOK LINE FLIP TOP LOWER// meatballs (68F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (68F – Cold Holding); avocado sour cream (68F); marinade (56F – Cold Holding). Per operator items inside unit for over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. 2) Cook line DOUBLE DOOR STAINLESS// Crab mix (62-67F – Cold Holding). Per operator item inside unit over night, item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection 1) in fliptop unit upper- meatballs (40-43F); cooked wings (41-42F); no food items in lower cooler. 2) in double door stainless reach in – portioned mac and cheese (48F – Cold Holding); sour cream (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Per employee items not prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove/ ; Stew Conch (127F – Hot Holding); Black bean sauce (115F – Hot Holding); red beans (112F – Hot Holding); salmon (99 -114F – Hot Holding); shrimp (112F – Hot Holding). Per operator items on stove without Temperature control. Items on stove for approximately 2 hours operator heated items back up to over 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Pan of cooked shrimp (104-118F – Hot Holding) on top of steam well under no temperature control. Per employee at unit from approximately 12:00pm. Employee replaced shrimp to stove to reheat. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine inside kitchen observed with slight build up of black substance inside ice bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer women and men restroom doors left opened and does not self close. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1) Walk in cooler – observed gaskets in disrepair 2) 2 door Reach in Cooler – observed gaskets in disrepair. Double doors broken off hinge. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Door corrected back onto hinge. Gaskets damaged. **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Unable to locate current restaurant license. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
38-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Ware washing station light without shield. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying rack dishes observed with old labeling **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Glassware on clean rack has old label residue. **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Underneath triple sink water connection – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing /missing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
29-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar – soda gun observed with missing waste line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 31, 2026 5:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.