ISLAND TINGS RESTAURANT LLC
12318 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33025
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects next to mop sink in kitchen and 2 at front line area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024060030 | Sep 4, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on steam table counter
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 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 cooked vegetables at Steam table at 127F
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit present
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwash sink next to true cooler unable to dispense paper towels
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee failed to change her gloves after touch cellular phone while preparing ready to eat chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken hot held in food warmer at 130F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on unit for quick reheating.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellular phones stored on food preparation table next to food items.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black-mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile missing in kitchen areas.
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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 employee returned from outside and start engaged in food preparation before washing his hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects next to mop sink in kitchen and 2 at front line area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black-mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
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. Observed fish thawing in vacuum packaging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile missing in kitchen areas.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipes at handwashing sink in kitchen in disrepair.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep station.
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Pork (99-110F - Hot Holding); chicken (101F. Per operator, both items placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat pork and chicken to 178-180F.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pasta stored in refrigerator. Per operator, pastas cooked more than 24 hours ago. Operator correctly dated marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed double door reach in cooler #1 gaskets in disrepairs.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of heavy grease buildup inside Royal double door oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment.
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup onAC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed cases with children thawing at room temperature in prep area.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid broken.
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 8 live flying insects landing on bag with unpeeled onions in storage area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces and heavy cream in Atosa reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 10:30 a.m. cooked potatoes hot held at 131F in front line steam table. Per operator, potato cooked at 8:30 a.m. operator increase the temperature on hot holding unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager arrived during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed cooked pasta, fish and sauces stored in Atosa refrigerator not date marked. Per operator, all items cooked on 02/11/2024. Note: Refrigerator used for long term storage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on shelf above food preparation table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at 3 compartment sink area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid broken.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in Atosa refrigerator. Operator relocate fish.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored next to food items on shelf above food preparation table. Operator relocate cellular phone
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed rice container lid broken.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
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.