ISLAND THINGZ
1155 MALABAR RD NE 15, Palm Bay FL 32907
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in food storage area. 10-15 around unwashed produce, operator discarded suspected produce and wiped counters down
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April first 1, 2026. Renew license by logging onto your account or calling 850-487-1395.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw goat in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail at 57f cold holding see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stewed ox tail in two door reach in cooler at 57f cold holding.
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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. Karlene started this week had not signed reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water bottle not labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used bottom shelf rice maker table.
Equipment in poor repair. Produce prep make table center door broken falls off hinge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets (3 door) gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in kitchen bottom shelf soiled with food debris, reach in freezers bottoms shelves soiled with blood.
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Make table in kitchen with ambient temperature of 47F cold holding. See stop sale.
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings 15 each placed in cooler overnight covered at 48f cold holding. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cooked mash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table; shredded Parmesan cheese 1 lbs (47f - Cold Holding); block of cheddar cheese 2lbs (47F - Cold Holding); garlic 2.5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); Chedder cheese 1 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); mackerel fish 2 each (50F - Cold Holding); ginger garlic paste (47F - Cold Holding); butter 5 sticks (47F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream 6 quarts (47F - Cold Holding); milk 3 gallons (47F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken wings at 48f cold holding 15 each.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table; shredded Parmesan cheese 1 lbs (47f - Cold Holding); block of cheddar cheese 2lbs (47F - Cold Holding); garlic 2.5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); Chedder cheese 1 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); mackerel fish 2 each (50F - Cold Holding); ginger garlic paste (47F - Cold Holding); butter 5 sticks (47F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream 6 quarts (47F - Cold Holding); milk 3 gallons (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean bins on bottom rack storage not inverted soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade on same rack soiled with old food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle not labeled.
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. Make table in kitchen with ambient temperature of 47F cold holding. See stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 81f. Plugged in crock pot retested 149f.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Approximately 38 juices packaged on site not bearing proper labels. Operator added missing information to bottles.
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is currently using two smokers outside of back door, smokers meet OSG smokers for a fixed public food establishment, however the original plans do not show smokers and no approval is in the opening inspection file. File addition of smokers with DBPR plan review for approval.
Oct 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezers bottom shelf soiled with food debris in dry storage room and in kitchen.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is currently using two smokers outside of back door, smokers meet OSG smokers for a fixed public food establishment, however the original plans do not show smokers and no approval is in the opening inspection file. File addition of smokers with DBPR plan review for approval.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard in kitchen to prevent slipping, remove cardboard and replace with mats.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back near restrooms broken and soiled from old roof leak.
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. Make table in kitchen has average temperature of 48f cold holding.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table in kitchen has no thermometer installed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer soiled gaskets, two in back storage and in kitchen. Hood filter covers soiled with food debris.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Within four hour window, placed in reach in freezer for rapid chill. make table kitchen; fish (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Within four hour window: hot holding in kitchen beef patties (124F - Hot Holding); beef patties (135F - Hot Holding)re-temp, increased temperature setting on hot holding unit, re-temp after 10 minutes was satisfactory.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezers bottom shelf soiled with food debris in dry storage room and in kitchen.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is currently using two smokers outside of back door, smokers meet OSG smokers for a fixed public food establishment, however the original plans do not show smokers and no approval is in the opening inspection file. File addition of smokers with DBPR plan review for approval.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade juices not date marked, prepared 10-20-25.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard in kitchen to prevent slipping, remove cardboard and replace with mats.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In drink cooler front of store under house made juices.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back near restrooms broken and soiled from old roof leak.
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. Make table in kitchen has average temperature of 48f cold holding.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table in kitchen has no thermometer installed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer soiled gaskets, two in back storage and in kitchen. Hood filter covers soiled with food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth placed on dry stores shelf next to food.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above raw beef in freezer- moved to different freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In house bottled juices not date marked
Food stored on floor. Shorting under hand wash sink and in dry storage both items placed on racks
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage 123 F - hot holding; rapid reheated by staff retemp 135 F - hot holding;
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage 123 F - hot holding; rapid reheated by staff retemp 135 F - hot holding;
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator sent original plans and sketch made today with plan updates to submit to plan review
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged Ceiling tile over drainage rack
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in glass for reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in hall way
Food stored on floor. Buckets of jerk sauce- placed on rack by staff
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread preservatives- labeled by staff
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Vegetables tired under beef in reach in cooler. Items moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to bread slicer
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 new employee started 2 days ago provided employee health agreement
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Signs of water damage in ceiling tiles near roof
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots hanging off shelf. Pots moved under cover by chef
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall by dish rack
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored with vegetables food in reach in freezer - products not commercially packaged.
Ceiling tile shows water damage throughout back of restaurant.
Equipment in poor repair, hood filters with accumulated dust and grease, torn gaskets on reach-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in food storage area. 10-15 around unwashed produce, operator discarded suspected produce and wiped counters down
Raw animal food stored with vegetables food in reach in freezer - products not commercially packaged.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed: tested over 200ppm, operator diluted to 50ppm
Ceiling tile shows water damage throughout back of restaurant.
Equipment in poor repair, hood filters with accumulated dust and grease, torn gaskets on reach-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by triple sink
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. frozen chicken stored over oxtail
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue trap boxes stored over open bag of rice in storage room.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested too strong, (200 ppm+) operator filled new sanitizer bucket, tested at 100 ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near bathrooms and dry storage
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple Gaskets on reach-in coolers torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in broth in reach-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach-in freezer in storage room doors soiled. Gaskets on reach-in freezer under pattie making station soiled.
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.