Pearl of the Island Caribbean Cuisine
1490 N Sr 7 Bay A, Margate, FL 33063
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected May 27, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 2 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Food protection, cross-contamination, cited 5 times, plus 7 other repeat issues.
- 8 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 6 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 27
Complaint Inspection
7 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
- Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
- Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
- Passed Feb 25
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Current license properly displayed
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- 2025
- Passed Dec 2
Callback Reinspection
2 violations
- Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor Employee personal belongings
- Passed Dec 1
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Minor Employee personal belongings
- Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Approved source
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
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