ISLAND TINGS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
16194 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
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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
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025