PEARL OF THE ISLAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Name: PEARL OF THE ISLAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Address: 2500 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, OAKLAND PARK, FL, 33311, US
Rating: 17

2500 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33311

License #1626339

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

17 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 20, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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PEARL OF THE ISLAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in OAKLAND PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 17 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 9 critical, 8 major, 23 minor.

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August 20, 2025

The latest inspection on October 20, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Observed 1) pork overnight (84F - Cooling); - Due to over filled stacked pans Observed goat overnight (74F - Cooling) - Due to overfilled pans with rack over crowded. Observed 1) pork overnight (87F - Cooling)-Due to over filled stacked pans Observed goat overnight (84F - Cooling)-Due to overfilled pans with rack over crowded.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Observed yellow cornmeal and peas stored on shelf in kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed at bar area
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[22-20-5] Observed interior of ice machine at bar area with slime black mold like substance.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee bag Hanging from rack storing clean equipment. Operator removed.
[03D-02-5] Observed 1) pork overnight (84F - Cooling); - Due to over filled stacked pans Observed goat overnight (74F - Cooling) - Due to overfilled pans with rack over crowded. Observed 1) pork overnight (87F - Cooling)-Due to over filled stacked pans Observed goat overnight (84F - Cooling)-Due to overfilled pans with rack over crowded.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -observed raw chicken above fish in reach in freezer. not all products commercially packaged. Employee stored properly.
[03D-15-4] Observed 1) pork overnight (84F - Cooling); - Due to over filled stacked pans Observed goat overnight (74F - Cooling) - Due to overfilled pans with rack over crowded. Observed 1) pork overnight (87F - Cooling)-Due to over filled stacked pans Observed goat overnight (84F - Cooling)-Due to overfilled pans with rack over crowded.
[53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -At time of inspection operator did not have employee training for 1 cashier and 1 employee engaged in food preparation and handling.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1) braised vegetables overnight (66F - Cooling); - Due to large deep pan covered with foil. Observed goat overnight (75F - Cooling)- Due to overfilled pan on speed rack- with rack over crowded.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -observed raw chicken above fish in reach in freezer. not all products commercially packaged. Employee stored properly.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Observed yellow cornmeal and peas stored on shelf in kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee bag Hanging from rack storing clean equipment. Operator removed.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - chemical spray bottle of grease cleaner stored above clean equipment on storage rack. Operator removed grease cleaner.
[53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -At time of inspection operator did not have employee training for 1 cashier and 1 employee engaged in food preparation and handling.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed interior of ice machine at bar area with slime black mold like substance.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed at bar area
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 1) braised vegetables overnight (66F - Cooling); - Due to large deep pan covered with foil. Observed goat overnight (75F - Cooling)- Due to overfilled pan on speed rack- with rack over crowded.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Observed in prep area near reach in cooler box of limes with approximately 5 with a mold like substance. Employee discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. --Observed cooked pasta (84F - cold holding) on prep table near stove top. Per operator product out of temperature for approximately 1 hour due to service. Operator placed pasta in freezer to quick chill.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrective Action Taken Observed 1) braised vegetables overnight (66F - Cooling); - Due to large deep pan covered with foil. Observed goat overnight (75F - Cooling)- Due to overfilled pan on speed rack- with rack over crowded.