ISLAND TIME RESTAURANT
400 W COCOA BEACH CAUSEWAY, Cocoa Beach FL 32931
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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OCT 24
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 12 live flying insects behind downstairs bar
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Faded for chlorine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. On grass area
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook did not wash lettuce before preparation
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator swapped source container. 100ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Garlic aioli and salsa. SEE STOP SALE
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Garlic aioli and salsa.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored under dripping water line. In walk-in cooler. Pipe beneath condenser dripping a fluid on to wings, cooked beans, meatballs, cut cabbage, and mango salsa. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In beer walk-in cooler corn beef and cabbage (46F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In beer walk-in cooler corn beef and cabbage (46F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored over straws. Sternos over single service cups
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Soda gun holster at downstairs bar.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Faded for chlorine
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection
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. Missing for Emily
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. In office
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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook moved
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket
Food stored under dripping water line. In walk-in cooler. Pipe beneath condenser dripping a fluid on to wings, cooked beans, meatballs, cut cabbage, and mango salsa. SEE STOP SALE
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. On grass area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at multiple sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass mats and shelves at each bar are heavily soiled with mold like substances
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook did not wash lettuce before preparation
Nov 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Changed source container and primed. 100ppm
Live, small flying insects found 12 live flying insects behind downstairs bar
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters behind each bar are soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upstairs service station.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on the breakfast menu
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple broken gaskets in kitchen
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Beer and liquor bottles stored in standing water in reach-in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups and pizza boxes on the floor in dry storage area. Operator moved
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upstairs beer reach-in cooler
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw redfish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine in downstairs near kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance. Soda gun sand holsters are soiled at each bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In center of kitchen. Operator restocked
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In employee restroom
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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw redfish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door. Operator moved
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer and wine reach in cooler at upstairs bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Wings and Philly meats being thawed by ambient room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. At downstairs bar. Operator diluted to 300ppm
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. To the right of dishwasher
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used barehands to steady cooked chicken while cutting, then scooped chicken into mixing bowl using bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook used barehands to steady cooked chicken while cutting, then scooped chicken into mixing bowl using bare hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
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. Missing for multiple employees
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
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. Fully thawed mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Plastic bag with three drinks stored in well of upstairs bar ice machine. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
Plumbing system in disrepair. In kitchen. On service side of line. Beneath Centrally located hand wash sink. Pipe leaks onto floor when sink is draining
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted chipping and soiled
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ at upstairs triple sink. Operator remade to 200ppm
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook was handling raw tuna with gloves hands. Began touching multiple clean surfaces (squeeze bottles, door handles) without changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen garlic spread (78F - Cold Holding) operator stated that the container had been out for more than 4 hours. SEE STOP SALE In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored over fill line of unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At two hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator stocked
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at upstairs bar has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Food stored on floor. In main walk in cooler. Case of peppers on the floor. In beer walk in cooler. Case of lemons and a bag of onions on the floor. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dripping grease on surface area surrounding hoods over cook line. Top shelf over make line in kitchen is soiled
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