Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1

4200 Nw 21 St, Conc D-1, Miami, FL 33122
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ceviche (59 F - Cold Holding) label 2-15 inside of the walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ceviche (59 F - Cold Holding) label 2-15 inside of the walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen hand washing sink no paper towel.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food safety certification expired for Mairelys Suarez 09/09/25,
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar ice bin. Manager removed it, **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed kitchen hand washing sink pipe missing. Operator has a work to be fix today.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bar reach in cooler, four doors soiled in the inside, **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen floor cement broken throughout the kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by ice machine soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
41
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers shelves with rust has pitted the surface - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers shelves with rust has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (54 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51 F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (62 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored for more than 7 hours inside of the prep cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two containers of Pepto bismol inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as liner with the spring rolls
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (54 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51 F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (62 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored for more than 7 hours inside of the prep cooler
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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. Observed prep cooler ambient temperature 62 F
14-74-7
Basic - 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. Observed Mahi mahi on 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. Manager removed mahi from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler ambient temperature 62 F
14-11-5
Basic - Hand-sink soiled. Observed bar area Hand-sink soiled
23-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside of the kitchen with ice buildup prep
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed toaster with heavy soil.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the prep cooler with heavy soil.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers shelves with rust has pitted the surface
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand washing sink pipe leaking on the bottom
29-11-4
32
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed no paper towel at the kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels used as a food-contact surface touching the cheese
21-05-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans stored on top of the three compartments sink.
16-46-4
78
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand washing sink blocked sanitizer buckets, towel bag. Operator removed it l **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed kitchen hand washing sink removed.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment device installed on 05/03/23.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in standing water. Employee stored shrimp in running water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. Employee opened packages. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of the ice bin located in the bar. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler with heavy soiled inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda hose holster soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of the kitchen hand washing sink. Employee move the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container with spatula and spoon inside of the kitchen hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to the ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
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. Observed four doors cooler running at 69 F,operator waiting for technician.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys, wallet on top of the prep cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. In the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole by kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the bar area. Employee took ice scoop from the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed tongs on the oven door. Employee took out knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pans, plastic containers with old labels located on top of the three compartment sink. Employee took out labels and cleaned containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of the four doors cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Mahi mahi, shrimp on standing water. Manager put food through running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and hose leaking at the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
35
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on August 2022 - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Observed no quaternary test kit onsite **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no employee training available for elder santos, vadlimir Garcia, Henry Gomez, Luis Rodriguez they been working here for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: At time of callback inspection manager was no able to provide employee training for elder santos, vadlimir Garcia, Henry Gomez, Luis Rodriguez they have been working here for more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed inside of the dishwasher with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed inside of the dishwasher with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area with heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen floor by hand washing sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen floor by hand washing sink **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fan with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fan with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned plans with old labels. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned plans with old labels. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with soiled by the three compartment sink, behind grills. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with soiled by the three compartment sink, behind grills. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on August 2022
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster with heavy soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored on the kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no employee training available for elder santos, vadlimir Garcia, Henry Gomez, Luis Rodriguez they been working here for more than 60 days.
53B-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned plans with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler soiled, four doors cooler with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with soiled by the three compartment sink, behind grills.
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed inside of the dishwasher with heavy soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area with heavy soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen floor by hand washing sink
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed trash can next to prep storage area. Manager removed trash can **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of drinks stored on the floor at the bar. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar area. Manager removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fan with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
33
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit expired on 08/15/22 - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Observed no quaternary test kit expired on 08/15/22 **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Observed inside of the oven with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1.

How does Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 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 Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Islander Grill and Bar Conc D-1 is inspected around four times per year on average.