ISLAND GRILLE & RAW BAR
210 MADONNA BLVD, Tierra Verde FL 33715
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near mop sink. 1 live fly in ware washing area. 1 live fly near employee restroom. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) Dented 10 can of black beans. Operator voluntarily removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters and ceviche stored above sauce containers in standing reach-in cooler at oyster bar. Discussed proper storage with operator who relocated items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at oyster bar: ceviche (47F - Cold Holding); raw tuna cube (49F - Cold Holding); quinoa (50F - Cold Holding) Operator removed items and placed into walk-in freezer. Rechecked temperature as follows: ceviche (41F - Cold Holding); raw tuna cube (41F - Cold Holding); quinoa (41F - Cold Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not kept in chronological order. Discussed with operator.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags missing date of last sold.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged milk gallon at server station opened two days ago not date marked after opening. Discussed date marking requirements with manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front line blocked by utility cart. Hand wash sink at rear storage area across from inside ice machine blocked with trash can. Both items were relocated and made accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher located inside hand wash sink at oyster bar. Item was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located at front line. Employee provided during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer at wait station.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on plastic cart handles at front line. Operator relocated.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensils in dry goods stored improperly. Manager corrected to upright storage inside contents.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front bar used by food employees. Inspector will provide sign to manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers at front line.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine located on Southeast corner of building.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler at front bar soiled.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All three cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket partially hanging from ice machine door located in prep area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Selling food to the public. License expired on 02/01/2025.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of Chardonnay wine stored in drinking ice being served to the public in bin located in inside bar area. Observer operator voluntarily discard ice, clean and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 2:28pm. Operator turned temperature up on steam table. Rechecked temp a. beef broth (123F - Hot Holding) 169f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All three cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in outside bar area. Operator removed bag.
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. Food Safety First All employee training expired on 09-15-2025
Carbon dioxide tank in outside bar not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket partially hanging from ice machine door located in prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at oyster counter. Operator removed scoop from ice.
Opened employee gatorade container stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from fat-fryer with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded beverage.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near can storage rack.
Reach-in cooler interior across from fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from fat-fryers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator removed kink from hose. Re checked reading 50ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near mop sink. 1 live fly in ware washing area. 1 live fly near employee restroom. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 1:58pm. Operator placed in oven. Reheated to 171f a. cooked potatoes (125F - Hot Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 6 half gallon containers of juice are stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Employee removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near can storage rack.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle is stored in shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded bowl.
Carbon dioxide tanks in bar area not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. Case of breaded shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Reach-in cooler interior across from fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from fat-fryers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cooks line are soiled. Soda diffusers at wait station are soiled with debris buildup. Meat slicer and can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in prep area is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust.
Walk-in cooler #1 shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch personal cell phone then touch single-serve gloves without washing first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced boiled eggs date-marked on 08-10-2024. More than 7 days. Operator discarded item.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish is completely thawed in package.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table at 11:45am. Operator placed lids on items and turned steam table up. Re check at 12:15pm a. cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding) 172f b. mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) 168f Will email DBPR Form 5030-009. Reheating For Hot Holding Procedures.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cooks line are soiled. Soda diffusers at wait station are soiled with debris buildup. Meat slicer and can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in oyster station. Operator removed cup.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle her hand wash sink at cook line entrance containing toxic substance not labeled.
11 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of brown sugar in wait station area. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust in wait station area.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board on cooks line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from open container on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed phone. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in prep area is rusted.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Opened alcohol bottles stored below paper towels for hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed paper towels.
Food stored in undrained ice. Cut lemons stored in ice that is served to the public in bar area. Operator removed lemons and discarded ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup handle is touching in flour in dry-storage room. Operator removed cup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in outside bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located in wait station area.
Walk-in cooler #1 shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall in ware washing area is soiled with buildup of black substance.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled.
10 raw tuna commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna is partially frozen. Employee cut bags.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag stored on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of steam table is rusted.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets under grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout kitchen.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Service called.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham no date mark.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Line.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets under grill.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from fryers.
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