Island Grille & Raw Bar
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
25
Score
Across the available record, Island Grille & Raw Bar has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Island Grille & Raw Bar was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front bar used” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Tierra Verde restaurant, which scores around 69. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) Dented 10 can of black beans. Operator voluntarily removed.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters and ceviche stored above sauce containers in standing reach-in cooler at oyster bar. Discussed proper storage with operator who relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at oyster bar: ceviche (47F - Cold Holding); raw tuna cube (49F - Cold Holding); quinoa (50F - Cold Holding) Operator removed items and placed into walk-in freezer. Rechecked temperature as follows: ceviche (41F - Cold Holding); raw tuna cube (41F - Cold Holding); quinoa (41F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Commercially packaged milk gallon at server station opened two days ago not date marked after opening. Discussed date marking requirements with manager.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front line blocked by utility cart. Hand wash sink at rear storage area across from inside ice machine blocked with trash can. Both items were relocated and made accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher located inside hand wash sink at oyster bar. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located at front line. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not kept in chronological order. Discussed with operator.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags missing date of last sold.
01C-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on plastic cart handles at front line. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensils in dry goods stored improperly. Manager corrected to upright storage inside contents. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front bar used by food employees. Inspector will provide sign to manager.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers at front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine located on Southeast corner of building.
08B-61-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler at front bar soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer at wait station.
14-69-4
25
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All three cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All three cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket partially hanging from ice machine door located in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Selling food to the public. License expired on 02/01/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of Chardonnay wine stored in drinking ice being served to the public in bin located in inside bar area. Observer operator voluntarily discard ice, clean and sanitized area. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 2:28pm. Operator turned temperature up on steam table. Rechecked temp a. beef broth (123F - Hot Holding) 169f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in outside bar area. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Food Safety First All employee training expired on 09-15-2025 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All three cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank in outside bar not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket partially hanging from ice machine door located in prep area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at oyster counter. Operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee gatorade container stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from fat-fryer with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
32
Mar 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Feb 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Rory Sauch plans have been submitted and in the process of being reviewed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Rory Sauch on 01-13-2025. Plans have been submitted and in the process of being reviewed. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer James Cohee. Plans are in the process of being reviewed. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Rory Sauch plans have been submitted and in the process of being reviewed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Rory Sauch plans have been submitted and in the process of being reviewed. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Rory Sauch plans have been submitted and in the process of being reviewed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Rory Sauch plans have been submitted and in the process of being reviewed. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning** Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Rory Sauch plans have been submitted and in the process of being reviewed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near can storage rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior across from fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from fat-fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator removed kink from hose. Re checked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near mop sink. 1 live fly in ware washing area. 1 live fly near employee restroom. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 1:58pm. Operator placed in oven. Reheated to 171f a. cooked potatoes (125F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 6 half gallon containers of juice are stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added to establishment. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink relocated in bar area. Dishmachine added in bar area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near can storage rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle is stored in shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in bar area not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of breaded shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior across from fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from fat-fryers. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
21
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cooks line are soiled. Soda diffusers at wait station are soiled with debris buildup. Meat slicer and can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in prep area is rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler #1 shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch personal cell phone then touch single-serve gloves without washing first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced boiled eggs date-marked on 08-10-2024. More than 7 days. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish is completely thawed in package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table at 11:45am. Operator placed lids on items and turned steam table up. Re check at 12:15pm a. cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding) 172f b. mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) 168f Will email DBPR Form 5030-009. Reheating For Hot Holding Procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cooks line are soiled. Soda diffusers at wait station are soiled with debris buildup. Meat slicer and can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in oyster station. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle her hand wash sink at cook line entrance containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - 11 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of brown sugar in wait station area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust in wait station area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board on cooks line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from open container on cooks line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed phone. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in prep area is rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Opened alcohol bottles stored below paper towels for hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cut lemons stored in ice that is served to the public in bar area. Operator removed lemons and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup handle is touching in flour in dry-storage room. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in outside bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located in wait station area. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler #1 shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall in ware washing area is soiled with buildup of black substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
10
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - 10 raw tuna 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. Tuna is partially frozen. Employee cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag stored on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of steam table is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
43
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets under grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: Signs just arrived in store. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Service called.
22-57-6
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. Ham no date mark.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets under grill.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from fryers.
29-49-6
47
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 20 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in front bar area flying around drain in sink. 1 live fly next to server station and open kitchen window. 1 live fly next to hand wash sink by water heater.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F) manager stated was put in at abt 10:15 am on cook line and Firs temp taken at 12:30. 2nd temp at 3:30 registered at 41F. egg wash registered at 48F at 1:00 and manager stated it was made and brought out at 11 and manager placed ice bag In container. Second temp taken at 2:00 registered at 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles in front bar hanging on side of hand wash sink. Inspector informed manager and were moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink temp in mens bathroom registered 79 degrees farenheit. Inspector informed manager and hot water was being adjusted. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Raw oysters in double door reach in cooler in dish area not attached with most recent oyster batch being sold. Manager attached tags onto trays in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
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. ice cream drink mix in front inside bar reach in cooler has no date mark and manager is unable to say when it was open. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and microwave on cook line, and can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink in back dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine in back kitchen ran **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front bar hand wash sink no paper towel dispenser
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at front inside bar not properly labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 143F) at plate surface. Inspector informed manager and Ecolab was called for maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of Unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat leafy greens **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.in main bar by soda plate heavily soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.hand wash sink by walk in also not secure to the wall
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All wiping cloths sanitizer buckets registering at 0 ppm. Inspector informed manager and were remade. Inspector Rechecked and registered at 400 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of spice not labeled in dry storage area
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and soiled floors Multiple areas on floor between equipment heavily soiled with food debris.
36-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Empire back pack and sweaters hanging in dry storage area next to public drinks and boxed single service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. All ice machines soiled with mold like substance on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos on prep table above large spice bins
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food in front inside bar double door reach in drink cooler. Inspector informed employee and food was moved to designated employee area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at expo station not wearing hair net when handling food.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Some clean dishes on rack in dish area hanging wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of ice machine torn
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. microwave interior on cook line soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outside bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plate heavily soiled with dust and debris. Multiple soda gun holsters in bar area heavily soiled with food debris. Reach in coolers behind front bar area and outside bar soiled with white mold like substance. Gaskets of multiple reach in coolers and walk in freezer and cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Mold like substance also present.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves up front heavily rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in double door reach in dish area next to hand wash sink.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Grille & Raw Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Grille & Raw Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Grille & Raw Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front bar used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Island Grille & Raw Bar.
How does Island Grille & Raw Bar compare to other restaurants in Tierra Verde?
Island Grille & Raw Bar most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Tierra Verde average of 69.
Has Island Grille & Raw Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island Grille & Raw Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Island Grille & Raw Bar 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 Island Grille & Raw Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Grille & Raw Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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