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ISLAND TINGS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Based on 5 health inspections, ISLAND TINGS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in MIAMI GARDENS has earned a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

16194 NW 27 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516241

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting not longer cleanable.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by A/C vent in dining area.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and triple sink.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris Inside oven. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not labeled.
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and scoops in an unclean water at 98°F.
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Probe thermometer soiled.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee serving food and taking care of the register without changing gloves. Spoke with employee and told her to wash hands and change gloves after using register. She did it. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by triple sink.

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10696443

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container without handle inside the flour container. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood f soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not identified by common name. Chef named them. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in it.
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand washing sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink not soap. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice held for more 24/hrs without date marked.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544647

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle without lid in women restroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on top of the preparation table. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Chef removed it and stored pasta on the top shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife and scoop in it. PIC removed them.

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386323

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

Additional Information

Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(362 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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