T Will Island Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, T Will Island Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Lauderhill restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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**
23-03-4
95
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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-01-5
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**
53B-02-5
82
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around dry storage area.
35A-02-7
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**
03B-01-6
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**
03D-15-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
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**
21-09-4
37
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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**
05-05-4
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**
53A-01-7
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**
05-08-4
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**
51-11-4
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside Walk in cooler reading 60F **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area **Warning**
51-11-4
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**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of passion fruit drink mix on the floor of walk in freezer. Flying oil on kitchen floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
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**
22-08-4
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**
06-01-5
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**
02D-01-5
25
Jul 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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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.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Licensing inspection. Managers to obtain CFM training within 60 days.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
70
Sep 16, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen next to WOK station. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen next to room with hood. Operator provided hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was T Will Island Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at T Will Island Restaurant on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at T Will Island Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at T Will Island Restaurant.
How does T Will Island Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
T Will Island Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has T Will Island Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at T Will Island Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at T Will Island Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is T Will Island Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, T Will Island Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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