Island Grille & Raw Bar
210 Madonna Blvd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217468
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 20 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
25 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued.
Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. (2) ROP packages of chopped raw tuna found in walk-in coolerA #2. Employee was informed of proper thawing methods and discarded items. (5) ROP packages of raw swordfish found in reach-in coolerA underneath flat top on main cook line. Employee was informed of proper thawing methods and discarded items. (4) ROP packages of raw mahi mahi found in reach-in coolerA underneath flat top on main cook line. Employee was informed of proper thawing methods and discarded items.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above buckets of pickles. Operator was informed of proper storage of raw food and moved buckets when informed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Oysters in oyster bar area missing proper tags. Operator was informed and found tags had been put away from batch. Operator returned tags to oyster bar when informed of the importance.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda gun seen laying in ice container behind main bar area near exit door to the outside dining area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Excessive rust on bottom shelf of kitchen prep table in between both ice machines in main prep area. Excessive rust on pan holding chips in chip warmer near main entrance of kitchen. Rust on bottom shelf of reach-in coolerA in main bar area that is holding canned drinks.
Basic20
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
See stop sale. (2) ROP packages of chopped raw tuna found in walk-in coolerA #2. Employee was informed of proper thawing methods and discarded items. (5) ROP packages of chopped raw swordfish found in reach-in coolerA underneath flat top on main cook line. Employee was informed of proper thawing methods and discarded items. (4) ROP packages of chopped raw mahi mahi found in reach-in coolerA underneath flat top on main cook line. Employee was informed of proper thawing methods and discarded items.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Food observed stored on floor of walk-in freezer.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Excessive rust on shelves inside of walk-in coolerA #2 in main kitchen area.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Gauge observed not working when running dish machine in outside bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels observed on clean containers on shelf near dishwashing area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Sanitizer bucket seen on prep table in main kitchen. Operator was informed of proper placement and moved bucket to proper shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Buildup of food debris in ovens held on the main cook line in main kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Buildup of soil on multiple shelves inside reach-in coolers throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Black mold like substance observed in ice machine on southernmost wall of the main kitchen.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Buildup of food debris on stand mixer head in main kitchen area. Buildup of black mold like substance observed in soda gun holster on east side of main bar area.
Repeat violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Buildup of food debris and grease on multiple reach-in coolerA handles throughout kitchen.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
To go containers stored not inverted next to handwashing sink near main entrance to kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Signs of wet nesting seen on clean dishes on shelf near dishwashing area.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Large amount of standing water in reach-in coolerA in third cold holding unit on main cook line.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Missing handwashing sign on sink closest to main entrance of kitchen. Missing handwashing sign on sink closest to back dishwashing area.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water observed on floor in dishwashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling tile damaged above dish machine with large hole into ceiling.
Ceiling tile missing.
Multiple tiles missing from ceiling in main dining area leaving insulation sticking out over dining room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor soiled with large accumulation of food debris underneath bar ice container in main bar outside.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Multiple tanks in outside tiki bar area not secured by any means.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.