ICEBOX CAFE
219 NE 3 ST, Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (13)
- 11-02-5Critical
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Provided copy of Employee Responsibility form via email to HR Director.
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Provided copy of Employee Responsibility form via email to HR Director. **Warning**
High Priority
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on dish machine curtains.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on dish machine curtains. **Warning**
Basic
- 51-11-4
Gas appliances on wheels, not adequately secured with retention cables.
Basic - Gas appliances on wheels, not adequately secured with retention cables. Observed gas fed fryer, on wheels, no retention cables to prevent overextending the gas supply hose. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed extensive buildup of ice on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in prep, 6 eye sauté burner and area with buildup of debris. **Warning**
Basic
- 29-08-4
Plumbing system in disrepair.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking water at dish machine prep wash hose. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-20-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-04-6
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed multiple managers, no CFM. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-62-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent device to measure water temperature. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both (all) hand wash sinks in the Cold Ready to Eat production room. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-03-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed extensive buildup of debris inside dish machine. **Warning**
Basic
- 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.
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.