Island Grill 184
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
61
Score
Island Grill 184 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Island Grill 184 was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average is 63, putting Island Grill 184 squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pigtails (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen . Food was date marked on 4/19. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarkets bags inside the reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pigtails (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen . Food was date marked on 4/19. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
61
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the floor of the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed one live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed salt fish at 48° F date marked on 2/24 at reach in cooler at the front . **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed salt fish at 48° F date marked on 2/24 at reach in cooler at the front . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 all food inside the reach in cooler was out of temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed read in cooler is not working at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: -Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
50
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on the phone then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored inside the bathroom. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the floor of the kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (63 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); acke (79 F - Cold Holding); white rice (63 F - Cold Holding); (salt fish (84 F - Cooling); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); curry goat (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (75 F - Cooling) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/22. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (118 F - Hot Holding)on top of the steamer . As per employee less than 2 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Damian working more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed food handler training for Nayman S e paired on 11/8/25. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - 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 all food inside the reach in cooler was out of temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than 15 dead roaches on the floor of the kitchen area. Also observed 2 dead roaches at the dry storage by the kitchen . **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
18
Oct 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Juice packaged in the establishment not bearing a warning label at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Juice packaged in the establishment not bearing a warning label at the front counter. **Time Extended**
02D-12-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 reach in cooler in the kitchen area is not working properly. Thermometer read 48F and all food stored inside was out of temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen area is not working properly. Thermometer read 46 F. No food stored inside the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
64
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ackee (50 F - Cold Holding); ackee (49 F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); stew peas (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (53 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (46 F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (49 F - Cold Holding); veggie soup (52 F - Cold Holding); goat (52 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked on 10/14-10/16. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ackee (50 F - Cold Holding); ackee (49 F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); stew peas (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (53 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (46 F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (49 F - Cold Holding); veggie soup (52 F - Cold Holding); goat (52 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked on 10/14-10/16. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaica patties (127 F - Hot Holding) inside the hot box at the front counter. As per operator at noon. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee does not know how to sanitize utensils. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Juice packaged in the establishment not bearing a warning label at the front counter. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the beans. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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 reach in cooler in the kitchen area is not working properly. Thermometer read 48°F and all food stored inside was out of temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
29
Apr 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under prep table at kitchen area. Operator killed and discarded. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located at kitchen area. Employee replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shelf next to handwashing sink at kitchen lined with soiled cardboard. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under prep sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly trap over preparation area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind chest freezer at kitchen area soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell stored over uncooked vegetables at reach in cooler unit. Owner moved eggs to bottom rack inside the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry chicken (121F - Hot Holding), as per owner cooked less than an hour ago, owner moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation area and front counter/client area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several small cutting boards with marks not Longer cleanable at different kitchen storage racks and preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer with ice buildup-up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled/dusted fan at kitchen rack over chest freezer area. Observed storage racks with accumulated soiled at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind steam table and stove area.
36-27-5
58
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid for the license on site. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use whisk in standing water at 75.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer /shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer located in the kitchen.
22-16-4
64
Jun 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. standing 2 door unit ; curried goat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked cod fish (54F - Cold Holding); oxtails (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. Observed reach in cooler ,standing unit fully packed, ambient temperature at approximately 40F.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. standing 2 door unit ; curried goat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked cod fish (54F - Cold Holding); oxtails (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (48F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: standing 2 door unit ; curried goat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked cod fish (54F - Cold Holding); oxtails (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday.
03A-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit,frontline.
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed pumpkin stored above cooked meats located in the standing 2 door reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Grill 184 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Grill 184 on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Grill 184?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Island Grill 184.
How does Island Grill 184 compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Island Grill 184 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Island Grill 184's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island Grill 184 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Grill 184 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Island Grill 184 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Grill 184 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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