Brent, Escambia County

ISLAND FISH AND GRITS

3300 N PACE BLVD STE 50, Brent, FL 32505

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 27, 2026
City
Brent
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-07-6

Detail 22802772

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 22471659

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10-07-4

Detail 22471661

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving spoon in standing water of 85f.

23-03-4

Detail 22471660

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Upon inspection observed top of ice machine with dust present. Repeat Violation

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

35A-03-4

Detail 21834198

Basic - Dead roach on premises. Dead roach observed on floor in rear storage area under utility sink . Removed by operator Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21834196

Basic - Floors soiled/ accumulation of debris and grease - Cook line and storage area under shelving and equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21834197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris and dust. Cook line hood vents

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21426828

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen. No small flying insects observed landing on food/food contact surfaces.

50-17-2

Detail 21426827

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21426825

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above chest reach in freezer in back of kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 21426829

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Upon inspection observed knife handle in cornmeal in prep area.

10-07-4

Detail 21426826

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed serving spoon resting in standing water 75f next to hot holding area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21426824

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed upright reach in cooler in kitchen and in dining room with dust/debris present. Vent covers on hood and side of fryers with grease build up.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20786100

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 78f 1 hour close to hot holding area. Operator states cheese out when busy but placed cheese in cold holding unit to bring temperature down. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20786102

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed debris on plate guard on interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20786101

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Upon inspection observed ice build up in back of small table top cooler across from cook line in kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 20786103

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed 2 utensils in quarter pan on top of prep table next to hot holding area. Water temperature 84f.

36-27-5

Detail 20786099

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed wall area left side of ice machine with what appears to be grease streaking down by prep table top in kitchen.

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 20345520

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear cleaner unlabeled.

22-20-5

Detail 20345521

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation