ISLAND PALACE
4170 N SR 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33319
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed , -1 live roach crawling next to fryer. -2 live crawling on floor in front of ice machine. -6 live under prep table next to steam table with ready to eat food. -1 live roach crawling on steam table.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by more than 20 rodent droppings observed in chemical storage room on top of containers, next to kitchen area.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Walk in cooler: cooked goat meat between 45-47°F, rice and beans at 54°F and pork at 51°F. Operator states food was prepared 07/19 and cooling overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef at 67°F, next to walk in cooler. Operator states shipment was received recently. Operator started to prep beef.
03D-05-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Walk in cooler: cooked goat meat between 45-47°F, rice and beans at 54°F and pork at 51°F. Operator states food was prepared 07/19.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Steam table: Legume at 121°F. Operator states, Legume was prepared under four hours. Operator reheating Legume to reheat 2nd temp at 156°F with 1 hour to go. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease buildup on fryer equipment. Observed grease buildup on kitchen floor underneath steam table.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk in cooler.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled throughout kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage room. Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Water dripping from ceiling vents in dining room. Water stains throughout kitchen ceiling and dining room ceiling.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in between fryers. Observed – 2 dead roach underneath metal shelf next to fryer – 3 dead roaches on floor between fryers. – 2 dead in front of hand wash sink I. Dishwashing area. – 2 on floor next to dish machine. – 4 on floor behind ice machine.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in same shelf as spoons. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of plantains on kitchen floor. Operator elevated case. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath handwash sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:46 PM.
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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.