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ISLAND TINGS RESTAURANT LLC

ISLAND TINGS RESTAURANT LLC maintains a 1.3/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in MIRAMAR. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

12318 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, Florida, 33025
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484446

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black-mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile missing in kitchen areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-24-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940560

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black-mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in vacuum packaging. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile missing in kitchen areas. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipes at handwashing sink in kitchen in disrepair. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep station. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from outside and start engaged in food preparation before washing his hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects next to mop sink in kitchen and 2 at front line area. Warning
  • 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed double door reach in cooler #1 gaskets in disrepairs.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of heavy grease buildup inside Royal double door oven.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Pork (99-110F - Hot Holding); chicken (101F. Per operator, both items placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat pork and chicken to 178-180F. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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
  • 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 no date marked on cooked pasta stored in refrigerator. Per operator, pastas cooked more than 24 hours ago. Operator correctly dated marked.

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup onAC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed cases with children thawing at room temperature in prep area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler.
  • 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/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611113

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid broken. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531307

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on shelf above food preparation table. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at 3 compartment sink area. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid broken. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 8 live flying insects landing on bag with unpeeled onions in storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces and heavy cream in Atosa reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 10:30 a.m. cooked potatoes hot held at 131F in front line steam table. Per operator, potato cooked at 8:30 a.m. operator increase the temperature on hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 pasta, fish and sauces stored in Atosa refrigerator not date marked. Per operator, all items cooked on 02/11/2024. Note: Refrigerator used for long term storage. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355469

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. 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. -Observed employee cellular phone stored next to food items on shelf above food preparation table. Operator relocate cellular phone Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed rice container lid broken. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in Atosa refrigerator. Operator relocate fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. Repeat Violation