ISLANDS PIZZA
235 E DAVIS BLVD, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-254-5818
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flys in restaurant.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071489 | Sep 8, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $360 |
| 3--2025040600 | Apr 24, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained to new kitchen manager the importance of marking tags with last date sold.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white plastic deflector inside ice machine bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom intuit of small low boy reach in cooler soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food containers on shelf at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled in kitchen.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation coming from beer walk in cooler. Establishment has water directed into a tube leading to a bucket that was overflowing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charger on prep cooler on cook line. Aprons hanging on shelf next to clean containers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in walls next to pizza oven and throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door in wine room blocked with equipment.
Sep 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of Sunday sauce in dry storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F, milk 46 F, crab cakes 44 F, crab cakes 44 F, meatballs 45 F, jalapeno poppers 45 F, raw chicken 49 F in walk in cooler. Cheese 57 F, prosciutto 46 F, cheese 50 F in reach in pizza cooler and reach in cooler between pizza oven and reach in freezer. Manager began placing items on ice at time of inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink at bar.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment went to get quaternary ammonium sanitizer at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasoning.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled in kitchen.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation coming from beer walk in cooler. Establishment has water directed into a tube leading to a bucket that was overflowing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall near mixer 1 dead roach above reach in cooler 1 dead roach in liquor storage room 3 dead roaches wine room Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charger on prep cooler on cook line. Aprons hanging on shelf next to clean containers.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container in reach in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in walls next to pizza oven and throughout establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sinks in restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near pizza station and walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door in wine room blocked with equipment.
Jun 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs 44F, raw chicken 47F, boiled eggs 47F,
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long beard not using beard guard.
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs 44F, raw chicken 47F, boiled eggs 47F,
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long beard not using beard guard.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flys in restaurant.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Restaurant serving raw oysters with no consumer advisory. Provided operators with consumer advisory. Owner printed consumer advisory and hung it up.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Restaurant serving under cooked steak with no consumer advisory. Provided operators with consumer advisory. Owner printed consumer advisory and hung it up.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach artichoke dip held longer then 24 hours inside reach in cooler has no date marking. Chef added proper date marking to dip.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with black-mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in salt bin. Chef removed and discarded ramekin.
Food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes stored on floor across from pizza cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Chef removed ice handle from ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored drink.
Apr 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Chef added proper time markings.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment built a new bar out front of restaurant with no hand washing sinks or running water.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Chef added proper time markings.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed foods inside walk in cooler has days without dates on food held longer then 24 hours inside walk in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment built a new bar out front of restaurant with no hand washing sinks or running water.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of grease stored on floor in hallway.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with the handle broken off left inside flour bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling inside walk in cooler has dust buildup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on reach in cooler cutting board. Employee removed cell phone and properly stored it.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from flat top grill are torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath flat top grill had buildup of grease.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastics lids on storage shelves next to steam table have cracks.
Food stored on floor. Pizza dough stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and food preparation table by pass through window. Employee removed knife and placed at dishwasher.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler across from flat top grill.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to steam table is soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking into a pan on storage shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in corner of bar hen leaving kitchen area.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza on display has no time markers. Employees added proper time markers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza on display has no time markers. Employees added proper time markers.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Oyster Rockefeller not identified as raw ingredient on menu.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kayla Coles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Employee discarded drink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored In between reach in coolers. Employee removed knife's and placed at dishwasher.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacles in bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from storage shelf are soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza n display has no time stamp. Manager added proper time stamp to pizza.
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired over 60 days has no food handlers certification. Courtney.
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. Emailed operator updated education packet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin with no handle used as scoop inside sugar bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop cooks line have buildup of dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacles in bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Manager discarded drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on food preparation table is soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from storage shelf are soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado's not washed before preparation inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.
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.