Island Fish and Grits

3300 N Pace Blvd Ste 50, Pensacola, FL 32505
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Island Fish and Grits stretching back to 2022. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Among Pensacola restaurants, the typical score is 95; Island Fish and Grits is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
90
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving spoon in standing water of 85f.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Upon inspection observed top of ice machine with dust present. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors soiled/ accumulation of debris and grease - Cook line and storage area under shelving and equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roach on premises. Dead roach observed on floor in rear storage area under utility sink . Removed by operator **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris and dust. Cook line hood vents
23-03-4
86
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Fish and Grits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Fish and Grits on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Fish and Grits?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Fish and Grits.

How does Island Fish and Grits compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Island Fish and Grits most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Island Fish and Grits' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Fish and Grits have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Fish and Grits means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Island Fish and Grits inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Fish and Grits is inspected around three times per year on average.