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FANTASY ISLAND

221 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD NE, Winter Haven FL 33881 · 561-856-0270

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307811
Grade history
SEP 23
APR 24
OCT 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under 3compartment sink. Operator removed, cleaned and satiated the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022001152Nov 23, 2021Aug 4, 2022$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. 1 employee hired for 2 weeks, no food handler training.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under 3compartment sink. Operator removed, cleaned and satiated the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black residue from cooking equipment soiling shelves and bottom of reach in cooler by back door.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Paper towels was replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Water leaking from faucet. 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.