PEARL OF THE ISLAND CARIBBEAN CUISINE
1490 N SR 7 BAY A · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw ground beef stored over cases with lettuce. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on on cooked pork and chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 07/23/2023. None of the above mentioned TCS foods items removed from walk-in cooler within the last 48 hours. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
14-10-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at hand between prep table. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
38-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shields missing in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS food items stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 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.