ISLAND THINGZ
1155 MALABAR RD NE 15, PALM BAY, FL 32907
License #1505657
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Mixed Health Record
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ISLAND THINGZ in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 21, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 10 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 9 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 21, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw goat in reach in cooler.
- [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Karlene started this week had not signed reporting agreement.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Produce prep make table center door broken falls off hinge.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April first 1, 2026. Renew license by logging onto your account or calling 850-487-1395.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail at 57f cold holding see stop sale.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets (3 door) gaskets soiled.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in kitchen bottom shelf soiled with food debris, reach in freezers bottoms shelves soiled with blood.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stewed ox tail in two door reach in cooler at 57f cold holding.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water bottle not labeled.
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