Lauderhill, Broward County

T WILL ISLAND RESTAURANT

5943 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill, FL 33313

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 13, 2026
City
Lauderhill
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.

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24372514

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. 2. Around cooking equipment at cook line is soiled with grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 24364551

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in kitchen , rice and peas (113F - Hot Holding). Per operator rice was held out of temperature for less than one hour. Operator reheated to 170F. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24364555

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and food debris in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-12-1

Detail 24364554

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed in front reach in cooler ,freshly squeezed lemon juice , soursop juice with milk made onsite missing warning labeling. Advised operator not to sell juice until warning label is placed on packaging. Operator removed juice from cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24364553

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler , variety of meats prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked 02-10 during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24364556

Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 24364557

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in front reach in cooler ,freshly squeeze Lemon juice , soursop juice with milk made onsite missing minimum labeling. Advised operator not to sell juice until minimum labeling is placed on packaging. Operator removed from cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24364552

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. 2. Around cooking equipment at cook line is soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 24199771

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-11-18: Observed same. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 24199772

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same Admin Complaint

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

03D-15-4

Detail 24047689

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (49F - Cooling)@2:55 since 12:00, 47F @3:37. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator moved item into freezer to fascilitate cooling. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 24047691

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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

53B-02-5

Detail 24047696

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

40-06-5

Detail 24047692

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At kitchen dry storage area, employee belongings stored on shelf with food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24047695

Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep area, large bowls of raw meat stored on floor.

12B-13-4

Detail 24047694

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At front counter bar area, opened employee beverages stored on shelf with customer beverages.

08B-12-5

Detail 24047693

Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer, cooked meat stored over 24 hours uncovered. Advised operator of proper storage of cooked foods stored over 24 hours.

08B-17-4

Detail 24047690

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-Bagged onions stored over cooked sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23767725

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Same Admin Complaint

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23630307

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed. Time Extended

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23626523

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around dry storage area.

01B-02-5

Detail 23626527

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed -in walk-in cooler, oxtail (45F @ 3:43 - Cold Holding), fish (45F - cold holding) . Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today, item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23626526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparation table across from cook line, hot dog (56F - Cold Holding); salad (72F - Cold Holding); sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in walk-in cooler to cool down. -in walk-in cooler, oxtail (45F @ 3:43 - Cold Holding), fish (45F - cold holding) . Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today, item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23626522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - pressed plantains (109F - Hot Holding)on preparation table across from cook line. - rice and peas (71F - Hot Holding) in steam table in back of kitchen. Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1. Steam table turned on to reheat rice. Operator educated about holding plantains on 4 hour time hold. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23626528

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler sea food (46F @ 3:42- Cooling since 11:30); legume (45F @ 3:42 - Cooling: since 11:30); blackened rice (46F @ 3:43- Cooling since 11:30, second temperature 45F at 4:45); turkey (49F @ 3:43- Cooling since 11:30); goat (51F @ 3:44 - Cooling since 11:30); cooked chicken (60F @ 3:44 - Cooling since 11:30). Second temperature taken at 4:45. Temperatures remained the same as previous temperatures. Blackened rice went down by 1 degree. Items were being cooled in deep pans with lid on. Items placed in walk-in cooler to freezer to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23626520

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23626524

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to kitchen entrance. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23626521

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 23626525

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth used to clean knife used to cut pork in kitchen. Warning

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

05-05-4

Detail 23069313

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside Walk in cooler reading 60F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23069314

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection stil observed. pic Wilner Tanis Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 23069311

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23069312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 6Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 23063900

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed legumes (57F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); black rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice and pea (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding). Per manager items held in walk in cooler over night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23063904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed legumes (57F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); black rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice and pea (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding). Per manager items held in walk in cooler over night. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler 50F See stop sale Warning

05-05-4

Detail 23063901

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside Walk in cooler reading 60F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23063892

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23063897

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on cook line being used as a dump sink food particles in sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23063890

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23063893

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23063899

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23063903

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23063889

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23063898

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area Warning

16-55-4

Detail 23063894

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. As per manager dish machine not functioning and are being washed in three compartment sink. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23063891

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of passion fruit drink mix on the floor of walk in freezer. Flying oil on kitchen floor Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23063895

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23063896

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw goat and fish defrosting out at room temperature on kitchen floor.. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23063902

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

Jul 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 22161080

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached to splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

53A-01-7

Detail 22161082

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Licensing inspection. Managers to obtain CFM training within 60 days.

53B-01-5

Detail 22161081

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Licensing inspection. All employees to obtain food handler training within 60 days of hire.