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ISLAND TINGS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

16194 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33054

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404258
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8544647
DBPR license2334327

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Chef removed it and stored pasta on the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate11-27-4

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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife and scoop in it. PIC removed them.

Basic 4

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle without lid in women restroom.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on top of the preparation table. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.