ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE

Name: ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
Address: 7958 WEST MCNAB RD BAY 9, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL, 33068, US
Rating: 87.3

7958 WEST MCNAB RD BAY 9, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

License #1625033

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87.3 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in NORTH LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 3 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 27, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 0 major, and 3 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen -reach in advantco cooler - Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line utensils in standing water at 90F. Operator discarded water during the inspection.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front counter Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in kitchen Us refrigerator freezer , raw pork stored in printed thank you bag . Operator removed and placed in clear food grade bag.
[01B-02-5] 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 reach in advantco cooler , Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen , Us reach in freezer lower shelf solid with food debris.

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