Icebox Cafe
219 NE 3 St, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 · Catering · License 1621131
What drove the grade
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 11, Employee health: Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
Provided copy of Employee Responsibility form via email to HR Director.
Intermediate5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Observed no independent device to measure water temperature.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at both (all) hand wash sinks in the Cold Ready to Eat production room.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed multiple managers, no CFM.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed extensive buildup of ice on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Observed extensive buildup of debris inside dish machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed in prep, 6 eye sauté burner and area with buildup of debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on dish machine curtains.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Observed leaking water at dish machine prep wash hose.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Gas appliances on wheels, not adequately secured with retention cables.
Observed gas fed fryer, on wheels, no retention cables to prevent overextending the gas supply hose.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.