ISLAND TINGS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
16194 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33054 · 954.299.7695
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw oxtail in a nonfood-grade bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef washed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Chef provided it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the front counter. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and scoops in an unclean water at 98°F.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Probe thermometer soiled.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee serving food and taking care of the register without changing gloves. Spoke with employee and told her to wash hands and change gloves after using register. She did it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by triple sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting not longer cleanable.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by A/C vent in dining area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris Inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not labeled.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in it.
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/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container without handle inside the flour container. Chef removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood f soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not identified by common name. Chef named them.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink not soap. Manager provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice held for more 24/hrs without date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Apr 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Chef removed it and stored pasta on the top shelf.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife and scoop in it. PIC removed them.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle without lid in women restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board not longer cleanable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on top of the preparation table. Chef removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven.
Nov 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.