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ISLAND TROPICS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370664
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8389924
DBPR license2614043

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 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

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored with vegetables in long white reach in freezer in outside storage area

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on storage containers in closest used to store catering supplies. Per manager they don't use any items stored in closet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal, emailed manager the vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure form **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange stains on white cutting board

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee provided paper towels **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on cooler door handles

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container used to store cooked chicken in cooler

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 84F on cooks line

#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on white chest freezers

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.