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: 96.8

2500 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33311

License #1626339

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96.8 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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Quick take

PEARL OF THE ISLAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in OAKLAND PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.8 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 2 major, 3 minor.

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

August 20, 2025

The latest inspection on December 18, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 3 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

50%

Imported observations

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[53B-01-5] 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. No proof on site.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers stored directly on the floor of store room.
[33-04-5] Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Observed drain for dumpster pad is not draining. This is causing a stagnant water situation combined with loose garbage attracting flying insects.
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed no Employee Responsibility acknowledgement. Operator was provided at licensing. Sent additional copy via email again.

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