Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

ISLAND GRILL 184

9845 SW 184 ST, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 24398180

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the floor of the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed one live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen area. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24398186

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed salt fish at 48° F date marked on 2/24 at reach in cooler at the front . Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24398184

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed salt fish at 48° F date marked on 2/24 at reach in cooler at the front . Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 24398182

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24398183

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler was out of temperature. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed read in cooler is not working at the time of the inspection. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24398187

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24398181

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: -Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 24398185

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Time Extended

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 18

12A-29-4

Detail 24394059

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on the phone then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 24394057

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored inside the bathroom. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24394061

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the floor of the kitchen area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24394066

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24394071

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24394060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (118 F - Hot Holding)on top of the steamer . As per employee less than 2 hours. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24394063

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24394055

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24394058

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. Observed Damian working more than 2 months. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24394070

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Nayman S e paired on 11/8/25. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24394068

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24394065

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler was out of temperature. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24394064

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than 15 dead roaches on the floor of the kitchen area. Also observed 2 dead roaches at the dry storage by the kitchen . Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 24394072

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle on preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24394056

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24394069

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24394062

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24394067

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

02D-12-1

Detail 24126676

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Juice packaged in the establishment not bearing a warning label at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Juice packaged in the establishment not bearing a warning label at the front counter. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 24126675

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24126671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen area is not working properly. Thermometer read 48F and all food stored inside was out of temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen area is not working properly. Thermometer read 46 F. No food stored inside the reach in cooler. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24126672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24126673

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24126677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 24126674

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on preparation table. Time Extended

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

22-45-4

Detail 24126144

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee does not know how to sanitize utensils. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24126146

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ackee (50 F - Cold Holding); ackee (49 F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); stew peas (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (53 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (46 F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (49 F - Cold Holding); veggie soup (52 F - Cold Holding); goat (52 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked on 10/14-10/16. Stop sale was issued. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24126141

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ackee (50 F - Cold Holding); ackee (49 F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); stew peas (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (53 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (46 F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (49 F - Cold Holding); veggie soup (52 F - Cold Holding); goat (52 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked on 10/14-10/16. Stop sale was issued. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24126145

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaica patties (127 F - Hot Holding) inside the hot box at the front counter. As per operator at noon. Stop sale was issued. Warning

02D-12-1

Detail 24126151

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Juice packaged in the establishment not bearing a warning label at the front counter. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24126150

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

14-01-5

Detail 24126149

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the beans. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24126143

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen area is not working properly. Thermometer read 48°F and all food stored inside was out of temperature. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24126137

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24126138

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor of the kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24126142

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24126148

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24126140

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24126139

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24126147

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 23686057

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under prep table at kitchen area. Operator killed and discarded. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23686056

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located at kitchen area. Employee replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23686054

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shelf next to handwashing sink at kitchen lined with soiled cardboard. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23686059

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under prep sink. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 23686058

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly trap over preparation area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23686055

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind chest freezer at kitchen area soiled with debris. Warning

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 23451801

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell stored over uncooked vegetables at reach in cooler unit. Owner moved eggs to bottom rack inside the unit. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23451804

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry chicken (121F - Hot Holding), as per owner cooked less than an hour ago, owner moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 23451806

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation area and front counter/client area.

14-09-4

Detail 23451805

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several small cutting boards with marks not Longer cleanable at different kitchen storage racks and preparation table.

14-69-4

Detail 23451803

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer with ice buildup-up.

23-03-4

Detail 23451800

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled/dusted fan at kitchen rack over chest freezer area. Observed storage racks with accumulated soiled at kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 23451802

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind steam table and stove area.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22777754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the upright reach in cooler located at storage area observed cooked rice (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee left out of temperature control for less than 2 hours then placed back in the cooler to rapidly cool.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22497178

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid for the license on site. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22497179

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22497176

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.

10-07-4

Detail 22497175

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use whisk in standing water at 75.

22-16-4

Detail 22497177

Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer /shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer located in the kitchen.

Jun 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 22096577

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. standing 2 door unit ; curried goat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked cod fish (54F - Cold Holding); oxtails (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. Observed reach in cooler ,standing unit fully packed, ambient temperature at approximately 40F.

01B-02-5

Detail 22096575

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. standing 2 door unit ; curried goat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked cod fish (54F - Cold Holding); oxtails (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (48F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 22096573

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: standing 2 door unit ; curried goat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked cod fish (54F - Cold Holding); oxtails (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday.

35B-01-4

Detail 22096578

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

14-69-4

Detail 22096579

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit,frontline.

14-73-4

Detail 22096576

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

08B-17-4

Detail 22096574

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed pumpkin stored above cooked meats located in the standing 2 door reach in cooler.