Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ISLAND PALACE

4170 N SR 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33319

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3396023
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8516115
DBPR license1608604

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 12, 2024 4:04 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 13, 2024 9:17 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator primed rechecked 0 Ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1 2023 more than 60 days operator renewed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on the gaskets of Frigidaire reach in at cook line.

#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed legumes (115-125F – Hot Holding); goat (117-121F – Hot Holding) per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator moved to stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of gaps and crack filler on top of true reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 11

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.on walk-in cooler and freezer

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on true reach in cooler.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Employee clean up floor **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on floor outside walk in cooler

#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with dried black beans,rice,pinto beans **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in true reach in cooler.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed: Frigidaire Reach-in cooler interior/shelves and bottom have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.