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ISLAND WING COMPANY

1370 MARKET ST #2, Tallahassee FL 32312

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats184
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703624
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 54, onions 56, Less than 4 hours per operator, put in walk-in cooler to reduce temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm changed bucket and tested at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf above line. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of flip top cooler with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Lid on prep table broken and in three pieces, exposing insulation.
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 54, onions 56, Less than 4 hours per operator, put in walk-in cooler to reduce temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on prep line. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2024 · Manager training scheduled. Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2024 · Employee training in progress. Time Extended
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in Cole slaw.
Basic/14-01-5
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee eating while preparing food.
Basic/12B-01-4
In use tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. Tongs in hand sink.
Basic/10-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 in drawer of cooler under grill above raw shrimp. Employee removed chicken and put in another cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Class scheduled for April 14.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine bin in kitchen with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen between kitchen and prep area with build up of dust and grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards in prep area that are no longer cleanable. Manager threw away.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting boards on line has soil/old food residue.
High priority/22-35-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on dish washer.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Unpacked fish and ROP fish.
Basic/06-06-5
Reach-in cooler interior soiled. Two door reach-in on line.
Basic/22-16-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4

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.