ISLANDER GRILL AND BAR CONC D-1
4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-1, Miami FL 33122 · 305-876-0882
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 43 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ceviche (59 F - Cold Holding) label 2-15 inside of the walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018014902 | Feb 15, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ceviche (59 F - Cold Holding) label 2-15 inside of the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ceviche (59 F - Cold Holding) label 2-15 inside of the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen hand washing sink no paper towel.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food safety certification expired for Mairelys Suarez 09/09/25,
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar ice bin. Manager removed it,
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed kitchen hand washing sink pipe missing. Operator has a work to be fix today.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bar reach in cooler, four doors soiled in the inside,
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen floor cement broken throughout the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by ice machine soiled.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers shelves with rust has pitted the surface
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two containers of Pepto bismol inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as liner with the spring rolls
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (54 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51 F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (62 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored for more than 7 hours inside of the prep cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (54 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51 F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (62 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored for more than 7 hours inside of the prep cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep cooler ambient temperature 62 F
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 Mahi mahi on 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. Manager removed mahi from packaging.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler ambient temperature 62 F
Hand-sink soiled. Observed bar area Hand-sink soiled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside of the kitchen with ice buildup prep
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed toaster with heavy soil.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the prep cooler with heavy soil.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers shelves with rust has pitted the surface
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand washing sink pipe leaking on the bottom
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed no paper towel at the kitchen hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels used as a food-contact surface touching the cheese
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans stored on top of the three compartments sink.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled
Stored food not covered. Observed coconut shrimp stored in reach freezer no cover.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand washing sink pipe leaking. Employee fixed.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand washing sink blocked sanitizer buckets, towel bag. Operator removed it l
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed kitchen hand washing sink removed.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment device installed on 05/03/23.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in standing water. Employee stored shrimp in running water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
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. Employee opened packages.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of the ice bin located in the bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler with heavy soiled inside.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda hose holster soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of the kitchen hand washing sink. Employee move the garbage can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container with spatula and spoon inside of the kitchen hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed four doors cooler running at 69 F,operator waiting for technician.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys, wallet on top of the prep cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. In the kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole by kitchen hand washing sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the bar area. Employee took ice scoop from the ice bin.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed tongs on the oven door. Employee took out knives.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pans, plastic containers with old labels located on top of the three compartment sink. Employee took out labels and cleaned containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler with heavy soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of the four doors cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Mahi mahi, shrimp on standing water. Manager put food through running water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and hose leaking at the three compartment sink.
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