Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ISLAND ESCAPE GRILL

6870 66 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3359533
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8378793
DBPR license6217619

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. # 10 of Garbanzo beans.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table a. Cooked cabbage 83f b. collard greens (125F – Hot Holding) c. cooked goat (111F – Hot Holding); d. ox tails (109F – Hot Holding); e. cooked chicken (122F – Hot Holding) Operator reheated items on stove. a. Cooked cabbage 176f b. collard greens 178f c cooked goat 166f f. cooked chicken 166f e. Ox tails 170f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate53A-16-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email operator DBPR Form 5030-038 8 major allergens.

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle next three-compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface for container of dough.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage in kitchen # 10 of Garbanzo beans.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches behind food warmer on cooks line. Operator eradicated roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster not on pad or nonabsorbent surface.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on stove is 120f Operator reheated water to 154f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink near three-compartment sink provided with disposable towels.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler located in kitchen interior have accumulation of soil residues.

#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand was sink next to food warmer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.