Island Thyme Caribbean Grill
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Island Thyme Caribbean Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Island Thyme Caribbean Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table and gasket throughout equipment .
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of soda stored in prep table next to food . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout corner of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Control device stored over soda boxes (boxes soda for the soda machine )front counter. Operator moved it to different area . **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and hot hold .
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area .
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Oct 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored on top of fries at the reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods -mop sink .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table shelves gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table .
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside fryer . Mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under oven Floor in mop sink srea
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and interior of oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in make table cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially processed Reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawed day of per operator. Not removed from packaging per manufacturer instructions. Operator cut open **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager moved to another location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under reach in cooler.
36-01-4
90
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Thyme Caribbean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Thyme Caribbean Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Thyme Caribbean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Island Thyme Caribbean Grill.
How does Island Thyme Caribbean Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Island Thyme Caribbean Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Island Thyme Caribbean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Thyme Caribbean Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Thyme Caribbean Grill 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 Thyme Caribbean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Thyme Caribbean Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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