Islander's Cafe
5676 Washington St, Hollywood, FL 33023 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623247
What drove the grade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed marinated chicken, prepared 25-36 hours prior, no date marks. Operator added.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic3
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine in bucket. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed single serve take out containers stored directly on the floor.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate service as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood filters and surface.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.