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 dateApril 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3424198
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8656079
DBPR license2614043

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 18, 2024 1:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 19, 2024 10:36 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects near beverage prep area where blenders are stored.

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall near white freezers where beverages are prepped. 2 live roach on shelf with alcohol near stainless cooler 2 live roaches behind freezer **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor under orange pallet in back storage room, 2 rodent Droppings on floor at entrance to storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two containers of open Milk not date marked in stainless cooler

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stain marks on small Yellow cutting board

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket and tray stored in hand wash sink, employee moved items from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Excessive amount of flies over prep table, employee discarded sticky fly trap during inspection

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches behind freezer One Dead roach on wall near mop sink One dead roach under equipment Employee discarded and cleaned dead roaches **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open employee beverages stored on prep table in kitchen area. Employee properly stored drinks **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling above employee restroom

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled White bins white and brown powder substances stored inside under prep table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 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.