Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
55
Score
Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Miami Gardens facility scores 80, putting Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw oxtail in a nonfood-grade bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Chef provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the front counter. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee serving food and taking care of the register without changing gloves. Spoke with employee and told her to wash hands and change gloves after using register. She did it. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Probe thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and scoops in an unclean water at 98°F.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by A/C vent in dining area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and triple sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris Inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
35
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container without handle inside the flour container. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood f soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not identified by common name. Chef named them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice held for more 24/hrs without date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink not soap. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
70
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: On 6/26/2023 at the time of callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: On 6/26/2023 at the time of callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: On 6/26/2023 at the time of callback inspection no displayed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
52
Sep 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant 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 Tings Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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