ISLAND BREEZE CAFE
3000 DUNN AVE STE 14
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On shelf next to cook line, interior of microwave has rust that has pitted surface.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door, gap at bottom corner of door, outside light visible. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under fryers soiled with grease.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, spoons in standing water at 87f. Operator changed water. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing door closer. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At triple sinks, leak at cold water handle and from faucet.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, cheese blend (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese in cooler since yesterday.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, cheese blend (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese in cooler since yesterday.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, oxtail (108F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item placed on table 2 hours prior. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at handwash sinks by cook line, wait station and prep area. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At prep area handwash sink, hot water turned off. Operator stated hot water leaks. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door, gap at bottom corner of door, outside light visible.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing door closer. Repeat Violation
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At prep area, handwash sink drain line disconnected at fitting, water draining on floor.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At wait station, spray bottle of window cleaner stored with hot sauce. Operator moved window cleaner. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at handwash sink in prep area, handwash sink in wait station and handwash sink at bar.
- 53B-01-5: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. Operator not able to locate training certificates for any employee. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at handwash sink in prep area, and handwash sink at bar.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At prep area, no hot water at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-26-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. At prep area, when running water in handwash sink or prep sink, water backing up 2 floor drains. Area is blocked off, operator used wet vac to dispose of water on floor. Establishment has handwash sink and triple sinks on opposite side of kitchen, no water backing up when these sinks are ran. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Operator had plumber out and they cleared drains. Inspector ran water in handwash sink and prep sink, water backed up both drains and drained down slowly. Operator blocked area area and called plumber to return. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment at cook line. Floor under shelf in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At prep area, container of fryer oil on floor. At bar, plastic bottles of margarita mix on floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station p, ice scoop handle touching ice at soda dispenser. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, utensils in pot of standing water, 104f. Employee stated she took off burner to cook. Employee placed pot on burner to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up. At cook line, gray shelves soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing door closer. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Slide top reach-in cooler at bar has standing water.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area shelf, styrofoam cup identified as sugar not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at prep area.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, plastic zip lock bags of raw shrimp stored on open case of cooked crab legs.
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. At prep area, when running water in handwash sink or prep sink, water backing up 2 floor drains. Area is blocked off, operator used wet vac to dispose of water on floor. Establishment has handwash sink and triple sinks on opposite side of kitchen, no water backing up when these sinks are ran. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, soda guns have build up.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area, bucket stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, both handwash sinks missing towels. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5: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. One employee present with no certificate available. Operator stated she has but cannot find.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Change in plan review must be submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In server station area, revised plans show that ice machine is not present in this area. Inspector spoke with plan review and was told that since ice machine is present in server station, a hand washing sink is required. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Plans still not submitted AND approved. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in both dining area and kitchen - one missing in back hallway area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee styrofoam cup near rear exit. Employee red plastic cup in server station. Both cups removed. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack stored with rice in middle of kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Hood area on cook line.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice bin in server area. Ice scoop in ice bin in bar area. Both scoops moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near oven on cook line, container with cooking utensils is water 106F. Water discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves and supports for shelves are unsealed wood.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in prep sink thawing in standing water. Water removed and chicken placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on table near walk in cooler. Cloth removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash and closed dumpster lid, returned inside and handled onions without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in kitchen by cook line, raw chicken stored over raw beef. In walk in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored with plastic stir straws in bar. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - Change in plan review must be submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In server station area, revised plans show that ice machine is not present in this area. Inspector spoke with plan review and was told that since ice machine is present in server station, a hand washing sink is required. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler, container of milk opened yesterday not dated. Person in Charge dated product. Corrected On-Site
- 09-17-4:Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Employee working with raw chicken in prep area. Inspector coached employee on proper food handling procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-05-6: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/ Six employees working in establishment, none are certified food managers.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand washing sinks in kitchen. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5: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. No proof of any food handler training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 12 basic).