City Island Co Seafood Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
32
Score
City Island Co Seafood Lounge has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked chicken stew, cooked rice, and unwashed fruit. Moved to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salted mackerel rehydrated on counter at 67f stop sale approximately 5 pieces.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salted mackerel rehydrated on counter at 67f stop sale approximately 5 pieces.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with no vacuum breaker and hose in basin.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back storage area blocked by supplies. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for the three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. Marcie started two days ago and had not signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked items in reach in cooler cooked yesterday. Require date marking and not held more than 7 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2025 posted at bar.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of reach in cooler, reach in freezer, and make table soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry in utility closet.
42-01-4
32
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in back room **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in sink kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Gave copy to operator had employee read and sign **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
02D-01-5
41
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
25
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans made yesterday.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen had bucket stored in it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 2 Live small flying insects in bar area, operator stated they had the door open for delivery
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over veggies in reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in small reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: hand wash sink in storage room blocked by multiple items on floor, and in one next to triple sink had food for prepping in it upon arrival **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink, operator stated they had just run out
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink in bar
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, expired one still in frame
50-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored directly on floor in storage room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and shrimp thawing at room temperature on counter next to sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
45
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw ground chuck over RTE Pattie's. Raw chicken over ready to eat veggies in reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half creamer with no date mark.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine not completely air dried before stacking.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes not inverted on top of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper method. Chicken thawing at room temp on counter next to kitchen sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Jan 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Island Co Seafood Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Island Co Seafood Lounge on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Island Co Seafood Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at City Island Co Seafood Lounge.
How does City Island Co Seafood Lounge compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
City Island Co Seafood Lounge most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has City Island Co Seafood Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at City Island Co Seafood Lounge have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at City Island Co Seafood Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is City Island Co Seafood Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Island Co Seafood Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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