ISLAND TINGS RESTAURANT LLC

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables at Steam table at 127F

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

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.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit present

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwash sink next to true cooler unable to dispense paper towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee failed to change her gloves after touch cellular phone while preparing ready to eat chicken.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken hot held in food warmer at 130F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on unit for quick reheating. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellular phones stored on food preparation table next to food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cook line. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

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

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

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

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

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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

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

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

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.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed double door reach in cooler #1 gaskets in disrepairs.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of heavy grease buildup inside Royal double door oven.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment.

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

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.

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/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

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.

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.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.

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.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed cases with children thawing at room temperature in prep area.

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Time Extended

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed rice container lid broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over mixed vegetables in Traulsen freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pork hot held at 88°F. As per operator, item place in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat pork to 174°F.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee used hand wash sink in kitchen as dump sink. Employee used sink to dispose of waste water from raw fish container.

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/

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks stored in refrigerator at cook line.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee watch stored on shelf over food preparation table.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed cornmeal container lid broken.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in cornmeal container.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sugar stored in kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed reach in freezer shelving soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available at time of inspection.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's bathroom. Emailed operator a copy of hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of cornmeal not labeled in kitchen area.