Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ISLAND TROPICS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

2527 N MAIN ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32206

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number8417
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13506906
DBPR license2614043

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 28, 2025
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 29, 2025
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority0 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical0 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in ware washing area, one flying insect near buffet line, 1 flying insect in dining area.

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near hot water heater manager killed roach and cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on shelf where brown paper bags are stored. Manager discarded rodent droppings and cleaned area with sanitizer. Manager discarded brown bags. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom across from beverage cooler. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in restroom closest to register. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. On both restroom doors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches On top of hot water heater. Manager discarded dead roaches and cleaned area with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing plates. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling in storage room .

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on white freezer used to store smoothies drinks.

#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand wash sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.