Hollywood, Broward County

ISLANDER'S CAFE

5676 WASHINGTON ST, Hollywood, FL 33023

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 27, 2026
City
Hollywood
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

41-24-4

Detail 24327181

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed attached to shelf holding clean pots/pans. (Next to hand washing sink).

31A-09-4

Detail 24327183

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by dish area blocked. Mandolin in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24327182

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken, beef, etc. all36-48 hours since prefer, per operator.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

38-07-4

Detail 23950587

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23950586

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 23517941

Basic - Cases of water stored on floor next glass reach in cooler front counter. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 23517940

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing front counter. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23517942

Basic - Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 23081990

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Roselyn Joseph - 11-22-2021 Expired Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Same- Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23081989

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Same Time Extended

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 23077500

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves after Employee closed front door put on gloves to initiate task working with food and failed to wash hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23077496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Hot Box- ; Cooked Chicken (110F - Hot Holding 2) Stove- ; Cooked Cabbage (91F - Hot Holding); Cooked green Beans (91F - Hot Holding); Cooked Oxtails (95F - Hot Holding); Cooked Rice (109F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager brings temperatures higher.. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 23077505

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 23077501

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-03-7

Detail 23077502

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Roselyn Joseph - 11-22-2021 Expired Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 23077498

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02C-02-5

Detail 23077497

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Jerk Sauce prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager dated 08-17-2024 Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23077504

Basic - Case of water stored on floor next to glass reach in front counter.

38-07-4

Detail 23077503

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23077506

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass reach in cooler shelf soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 23077499

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks and spoons improperly stored.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22629680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice (107-115F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (115-120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager brings temperature higher to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 22629676

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked 02-05. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22629678

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Roselyn Joseph 11-22-2021 Expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 22629681

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22629679

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of sauce in

38-07-4

Detail 22629677

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield in kitchen.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-17-5

Detail 22174043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Gallon of milk expired on 07-20-23.

53A-03-7

Detail 22174041

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 22174042

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22174039

Basic - Case of soda and water stored on floor front counter.

36-32-5

Detail 22174040

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 21781274

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bag of raw pork stored over bags of mixed vegetables in reach in Desmon freezer. 2) Container of raw fish stored above containers of spices and sauces in Sunkist glass reach in. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21781275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove- ; Cooked chicken (110-115F - Hot Holding); Jerk chicken (106-109- Hot Holding).Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Manager reheated. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21781277

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

05-08-4

Detail 21781279

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

36-34-5

Detail 21781273

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 21781278

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to cabbage in kitchen. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21781276

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-25-4

Detail 21366087

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched glasses and proceeded to grab a to go plate without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21366085

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened Milk in true 2 doors reach in cooler not date marked. Per manager food item in unit more than 48 hours. Manager date marked Friday 09/16. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21366092

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 21366090

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to cut cabbage. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21366088

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21366086

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeves of to go containers stored on floor behind front counter. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21366089

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind stove in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21366091

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled container of sugar. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 20913468

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Roselyn Joseph certification expired. Manager Certification will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.

36-37-5

Detail 20913467

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20913470

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn and in disrepair in true reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 20913469

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20913471

Basic - Storage rack with rust that has pitted the surface in storage area.

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-27-4

Detail 20502499

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20502503

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey made 2 days ago, operator date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20502502

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles also soiled in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20502498

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn and in disrepair in true reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 20502500

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded container Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20502501

Basic - True Reach-in cooler bottom shelf have accumulation of soil residues. Blood from raw chicken.