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ISLANDER BAR & GRILL

4200 NW 21 ST, CONC D-49 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3358245
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377505
DBPR license2331312

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (50 F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (53 F – Cold Holding); American cheese (56 F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (62 F – Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (62 F – Cold Holding) according to manager stored in a non working prep cooler located in the kitchen area for more than 5 hours Cheesecake (54 F – Cold Holding) according to manager stored in a non working cooler since yesterday.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (50 F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (53 F – Cold Holding); American cheese (56 F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (62 F – Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (62 F – Cold Holding) according to manager stored inside the kitchen in a non working prep cooler for more than 5 hours Cheesecake (54 F – Cold Holding) according to manager stored in a non working cooler since yesterday.

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the dishwasher hand washing sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed corned beef stored inside of the walk in cooler with no date marked.

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on/under equipment observed heavy building under charbroiled grill.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-74-7

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 area cooler located in the kitchen area running at 67 F

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipments soiled.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed prep cooler with ice buildup located in the cook line.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled located in the back area, walk in cooler gasket soiled.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back area cooler, line area prep cooler with heavy soiled.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed turkey burger stored inside of the walk in cooler no covered.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the back area, kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink faucets

#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice, salt containers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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