Island Thingz
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Island Thingz has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Island Thingz was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Palm Bay average 76, so Island Thingz is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Make table in kitchen with ambient temperature of 47F cold holding. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Make table only has non TCS foods, temp at 48 ambient. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table; shredded Parmesan cheese 1 lbs (47f - Cold Holding); block of cheddar cheese 2lbs (47F - Cold Holding); garlic 2.5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); Chedder cheese 1 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); mackerel fish 2 each (50F - Cold Holding); ginger garlic paste (47F - Cold Holding); butter 5 sticks (47F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream 6 quarts (47F - Cold Holding); milk 3 gallons (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table; shredded Parmesan cheese 1 lbs (47f - Cold Holding); block of cheddar cheese 2lbs (47F - Cold Holding); garlic 2.5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); Chedder cheese 1 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); mackerel fish 2 each (50F - Cold Holding); ginger garlic paste (47F - Cold Holding); butter 5 sticks (47F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream 6 quarts (47F - Cold Holding); milk 3 gallons (47F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken wings at 48f cold holding 15 each. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cooked mash. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings 15 each placed in cooler overnight covered at 48f cold holding. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean bins on bottom rack storage not inverted soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade on same rack soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Make table in kitchen with ambient temperature of 47F cold holding. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 81f. Plugged in crock pot retested 149f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Approximately 38 juices packaged on site not bearing proper labels. Operator added missing information to bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
37
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is currently using two smokers outside of back door, smokers meet OSG smokers for a fixed public food establishment, however the original plans do not show smokers and no approval is in the opening inspection file. File addition of smokers with DBPR plan review for approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Plans drawn and ready but operator was not sure how to submit. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezers bottom shelf soiled with food debris in dry storage room and in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is currently using two smokers outside of back door, smokers meet OSG smokers for a fixed public food establishment, however the original plans do not show smokers and no approval is in the opening inspection file. File addition of smokers with DBPR plan review for approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard in kitchen to prevent slipping, remove cardboard and replace with mats. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back near restrooms broken and soiled from old roof leak. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
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. Make table in kitchen has average temperature of 48f cold holding. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table in kitchen has no thermometer installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer soiled gaskets, two in back storage and in kitchen. Hood filter covers soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Within four hour window, placed in reach in freezer for rapid chill. make table kitchen; fish (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Within four hour window: hot holding in kitchen beef patties (124F - Hot Holding); beef patties (135F - Hot Holding)re-temp, increased temperature setting on hot holding unit, re-temp after 10 minutes was satisfactory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezers bottom shelf soiled with food debris in dry storage room and in kitchen.
22-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is currently using two smokers outside of back door, smokers meet OSG smokers for a fixed public food establishment, however the original plans do not show smokers and no approval is in the opening inspection file. File addition of smokers with DBPR plan review for approval. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade juices not date marked, prepared 10-20-25. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard in kitchen to prevent slipping, remove cardboard and replace with mats. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In drink cooler front of store under house made juices. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back near restrooms broken and soiled from old roof leak.
36-34-5
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. Make table in kitchen has average temperature of 48f cold holding.
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table in kitchen has no thermometer installed.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer soiled gaskets, two in back storage and in kitchen. Hood filter covers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth placed on dry stores shelf next to food. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
39
May 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above raw beef in freezer- moved to different freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In house bottled juices not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shorting under hand wash sink and in dry storage both items placed on racks **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Apr 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage 123 F - hot holding; rapid reheated by staff retemp 135 F - hot holding; **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
86
Feb 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage 123 F - hot holding; rapid reheated by staff retemp 135 F - hot holding; **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator sent original plans and sketch made today with plan updates to submit to plan review **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged Ceiling tile over drainage rack
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in glass for reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in hall way
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of jerk sauce- placed on rack by staff **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread preservatives- labeled by staff **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Vegetables tired under beef in reach in cooler. Items moved.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to bread slicer
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. 1 new employee started 2 days ago provided employee health agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Signs of water damage in ceiling tiles near roof **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall by dish rack
36-30-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
32-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots hanging off shelf . Pots moved under cover by chef **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
52
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. 10-15 around unwashed produce, operator discarded suspected produce and wiped counters down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed: tested over 200ppm, operator diluted to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored with vegetables food in reach in freezer - products not commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage throughout back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, hood filters with accumulated dust and grease, torn gaskets on reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by triple sink
31B-04-4
52
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested too strong, (200 ppm+) operator filled new sanitizer bucket, tested at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue trap boxes stored over open bag of rice in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. frozen chicken stored over oxtail**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple Gaskets on reach-in coolers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near bathrooms and dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach-in freezer in storage room doors soiled. Gaskets on reach-in freezer under pattie making station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in broth in reach-in cooler.
10-01-5
47
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. For new employees
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with open lid on empanada station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bottled juices made on-site
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on front line and kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks
25-02-4
Basic - Wall where pots and pans are stored pitted.
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen and restrooms.
36-32-5
67
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Milk not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.water stains **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets clear glass cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jerk sauce. Dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood filters
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Thingz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Thingz on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Thingz?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Island Thingz.
How does Island Thingz compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Island Thingz most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Island Thingz's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Island Thingz have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island Thingz 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 Thingz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Thingz is inspected around four times per year on average.
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