Grand Islander Center
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Grand Islander Center has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Grand Islander Center was last inspected on Oct 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The last inspection found four violations, up from three the time before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up seven times.
Among Middletown restaurants, the typical score is 80; Grand Islander Center is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: -Hot holding unit door gasket was observed in poor repair. -1 door reach-in cooler gaskets were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
95
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Refrigerated medication was observed stored in direct contact with butter and cheese in kitchenette refrigerator. Foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Medication was relocated during time of inspection.
7-207.12
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer and food processor were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer and food processor were cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Kitchenette hand sink handle was observed leaking when in use. System to be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mac and cheese was observed held at 117-130 degrees Fahrenheit in hot box. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were reheated to 167 during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Scrambled eggs were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep, scrambled eggs were observed in Cambro container with lid tightly sealed. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen in warewashing area was blocked by a cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Adaptive eating utensils were observed with handles made from material that is porous and not easily cleanable. Adaptive eating utensils with this material were taken out of service during time of inspection.
4-201.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: -Food processor lid was observed cracked and in poor repair in several places. -Hot holding unit door gasket was observed in poor repair. -1 door reach-in cooler gaskets were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on dry storage shelf with food. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
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Jan 8, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Coffee cups in dining room were observed stored with food debris. Cups were brought back to kitchen to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils and equipment in kitchen and dining room were observed with water droplets. All food contact surfaces, dishes, utensils and equipment to be air dried after sanitation. Items were placed in warewashing area during time of inspection
4-901.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Rust observed in some areas of metal drying racks. PIC informed.
4-501.11
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The double doors and green door by the refuse area are not tight fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food holding vessels were observed stored with stagnant and residual water. Equipment to be air dried after sanitation.
4-901.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. steamer gaskets 2. 1 door cooler (cooler is used to store juices, all juices were recently prepared), unit was taken out of service to hold TCS/PHF during time of inspection. Unit must be properly adjusted and can hold an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the staff restrooms are lacking covers. A toilet room shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary products.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. TCU baseboard walls 2. Vinyl adhesive wall covering in Homestead 3. Dump sink faucet head sprays out when in use The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Sep 15, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the Homestead area, walls by the 3 bay sink area, and kitchen floor tiles observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors/walls shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 11/30/23.
6-501.11
95
Sep 6, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The Homestead refrigerator was observed held at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk, tuna, and shakes were observed at 57-58 degrees F. Staff voluntarily disposed of the TCS foods during this inspection. -Service was contacted. -Establishment shall not store TCS foods in the Homestead refrigerator until it is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees F. or below.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The garbage disposal located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 09/08/23.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the Homestead area, walls by the 3 bay sink area, and kitchen floor tiles observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors/walls shall be smooth, durable, n on-absorbent, and easily cleanable. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 11/30/23.
6-501.11
78
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Homestead refrigerator was observed held at (54) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Staff voluntarily disposed of the milk during this inspection. -Service was contacted. -Establishment shall not store TCS foods in the Homestead refrigerator until it is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees F. or below.
3-501.16(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the back kitchen area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. -Staff provided soap during this inspection.
6-301.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was (0) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. -After further inpsection, the sanitizer bucket observed empty. Staff put in a new sanitizer bucket during this inspection. -The chlorine sanitizer concentration observed at 50-100ppm.
4-501.112
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The paper towel dispenser and water at the hand-washing sink located in the kitchen area were not in good repair. Dispenser was not feeding paper towels and water was not coming out of sink. -Staff replaced the batteries to the paper towel dispenser and the sensored hand-washing sink during this inspection. -Both equipment were working properly after replacing batteries.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The garbage disposal located in the dishwashing area was not in good repair. Garbage disposal shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine observed with black residue. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the Homestead area, walls in the 3 bay sink area, and kitchen floor tiles observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors/walls shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Islander Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Islander Center on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Islander Center?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Grand Islander Center.
How does Grand Islander Center compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
Grand Islander Center most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Middletown average of 80.
Has Grand Islander Center's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grand Islander Center have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grand Islander Center 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 Grand Islander Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Islander Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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