ISLAND CHOICE
1005 W PEEL ST, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863.201.3953
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings in the oven tempted at 101F for hot holding, the cook stated chicken wings have been there for 45 minutes, cook brought chicken wings back up to 166F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017014944 | Mar 7, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over bagged cheese in reach in cooler in the back storage area, owner moved eggs to bottom shelf.
No running water at mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in container of rice under microwave.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on top of spices in the storage area, employee moved.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in area the microwaves are not smooth or durable.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged carrots on floor in back storage area, owner picked up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer next to microwaves with ice buildup up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowl of jerk pork on top of reach in freezer at 119F, operator stated has been out less than an hour, operator reheated to 165 F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by 60 gallon garbage can, operator moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with bowl in it and hand wash sink at front counter with a container and tongs in it, operator moved.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No running water at mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, operator replaced.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed operator using quaternary test strips for chlorine solution.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in back of kitchen where the microwaves are is not smooth or durable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in back storage area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn outside on porch in seating area.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings in the oven tempted at 101F for hot holding, the cook stated chicken wings have been there for 45 minutes, cook brought chicken wings back up to 166F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of febreeze next to the bread on the front counter, operator moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by the garbage can, operator moved.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the one bathroom and no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the kitchen, operator replaced the towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No running water at mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink in the kitchen, operator placed some there.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in back of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves in the kitchen with food debris.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door in eating area outside the screen is torn.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service forks on the floor under front counter.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the kitchen blocked by a garbage can. Owner removed the garbage can.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots and pans stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Owner sanitized and placed the items on a shelf.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in the kitchen area.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light shield missing over the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes below the mop sink broke and leaking.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken feet thawing at room temperature. Owner placed the chicken under running water.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light not working in the dry storage area.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook began cutting raw chicken and then move onions in a storage area located in kitchen without washing hands, cook disposed of bag of onions and washed hands properly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three air fresheners near dessert in wait staff area. One can of air freshener above microwave in food prep area, observe peroxide and alcohol on shelves in food storage area, operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink pot back with no vacuum breaker.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located in kitchen, employee put soap over there.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed out a written plan for operator and explained.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container of sugar not correctly labeled in food storage area. Observed a container with a broken lid of red beans with no label.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spoons and spatulas above steam table in kitchen are upright in container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed watch in the storage area on a food shelve in the kitchen. Observed car keys located hanging above microwave in wait area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near side door missing.
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil and shortening on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed a 5 gallon container of red beans and 5 gallon container white rice on floor under microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bowls of cooked pork and chicken in reach in freezer with no labels, located in the kitchen area and in a reach in freezer in a back room.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork chop (78F - Hot Holding) held at room temperature on rack beside stove. Operator states foodthere from 130pm. Must sell or discard by 530 pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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. Provided printout at inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handsink at front counter. Manager removed to dishwash area.
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. Provided form and employee signed during inspection.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on table with open food at back prep area. Manager removed.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Operator states she paid by mail will check bank account. Call 850-487-1395 customer care for information.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed Togo clamshell plates stored not inverted at prep area. Manager inverted.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed time on warmer states food put in at 11am and discarded at 4pm. Exceeds 4 hours. At inspection Food in for less than 1 hour. Time marking label corrected to read 1100 am to 3pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled bannana (119F - Hot Holding). Operator recently cooked. Reheated to 165F and hot hold at 135F or hotter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored in handsink at front counter. Manager removed to dishwash area.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed prepackaged, cheese and bread sandwiches,pumpkin pie, red velvet cake, packaged on site with no labels and available for customer self service through display cooler at front customer wait area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed black microwave at prep area with interior peeling paint. May not use to heat foods as paint may fall onto open foods.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed white microwave at prep area with old food debris on interior.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at microwave area. Manager inverted.
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.