ISLAND TROPICS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
2527 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904-355-9050
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 13 visits since October 2023
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near hot water heater manager killed roach and cleaned floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025077609 | Aug 28, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $800 |
| 5--2024042783 | Apr 18, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $800 |
| 5--2023014936 | Jan 23, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $800 |
| 5--2017024384 | May 15, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid and roach powder stored on bottom shelf in kitchen area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored on bottom shelf of prep table near dry storage food items.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No door closer on men and women's restroom doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table
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Equipment in poor repair. Wooden hammer used to crush frozen fruit in disrepair. Hammer appears worn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with debris in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of bottle water and drinks stored on floor in storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in long white reach in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket is soiled with a black mold like substance. Long reach in freezer gasket soiled with a black mold like substance.
Aug 29, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 0 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in ware washing area, one flying insect near buffet line, 1 flying insect in dining area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near hot water heater manager killed roach and cleaned floor.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on shelf where brown paper bags are stored. Manager discarded rodent droppings and cleaned area with sanitizer. Manager discarded brown bags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom across from beverage cooler. Employee provided paper towels during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in restroom closest to register. Employee provided soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. On both restroom doors.
Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches On top of hot water heater. Manager discarded dead roaches and cleaned area with sanitizer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing plates. Employee put on hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling in storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on white freezer used to store smoothies drinks.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand wash sink.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef patties (124-125F - Hot Holding), stored in warmer on front counter area, place there approximately 1 hr ago after reheating. Placing items on TIME. Paperwork completed during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front line with container stored inside. Manager removed. Hand wash sink with bar with items stored inside
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms in back kitchen area and in dining area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent on front counter area with dust build up
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled in kitchen area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields in storage area near walk in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go catering pans in manager office not inverted
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 150 rodent droppings on shelves in storage closet near smoker
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs stored over tofu, employee properly stored food items during inspection
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 150 rodent droppings on shelves in storage closet near smoker
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu and two gallons of milk opened in reach in cooler. Employee unable to verify exact date the ready to eat items were opened.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stored in hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink near triple sink
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead rodents on black sticky pad in storage closet near smoker
Equipment in poor repair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on gaskets of the walk in freezer
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage On prep table and storage shelf. Employee discarded beverages
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing to go plates for customers without hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Long white reach in freezer in back of establishment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor in dry storage room, employee properly stored single service containers during inspection
Apr 19, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stain marks on small Yellow cutting board
Apr 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects near beverage prep area where blenders are stored.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall near white freezers where beverages are prepped. 2 live roach on shelf with alcohol near stainless cooler 2 live roaches behind freezer
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor under orange pallet in back storage room, 2 rodent Droppings on floor at entrance to storage room.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two containers of open Milk not date marked in stainless cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stain marks on small Yellow cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket and tray stored in hand wash sink, employee moved items from hand wash sink
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Excessive amount of flies over prep table, employee discarded sticky fly trap during inspection
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches behind freezer One Dead roach on wall near mop sink One dead roach under equipment Employee discarded and cleaned dead roaches
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open employee beverages stored on prep table in kitchen area. Employee properly stored drinks
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling above employee restroom
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled White bins white and brown powder substances stored inside under prep table.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on storage containers in closest used to store catering supplies. Per manager they don't use any items stored in closet.
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored with vegetables in long white reach in freezer in outside storage area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on storage containers in closest used to store catering supplies. Per manager they don't use any items stored in closet.
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 written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal, emailed manager the vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange stains on white cutting board
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee provided paper towels
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on cooler door handles
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white chest freezer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container used to store cooked chicken in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 84F on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on white chest freezers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use
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.