ISLAND WAY GRILL

Name: ISLAND WAY GRILL
Address: 20 ISLAND WAY, CLEARWATER BCH, FL, 33767, US
Rating: 61.6

20 ISLAND WAY, CLEARWATER BCH, FL 33767

License #6215072

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61.6 Grade F / 100

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ISLAND WAY GRILL in CLEARWATER BCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 9 critical, 5 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 27, 2026 shows 1 observation row, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[16-02-4] Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored over butter in front grill area. Raw shell eggs stored over desserts in stand up cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on dish area behind scrape table soiled with food, debris, mold like substance.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags contained in rubber band bundle not all date marked with last served date.
[16-02-4] Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls no handles used for portioning in.Spice containers in storage room.
[03D-07-5] Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Escargot 46f, 46f, 45f, 46f, 45f, made on 4/2/26 found at inspection, missed cooling window, discarded.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Lobster bisque 60f, dated 4/23/26 found at inspection. Missed cooling window. Discarded. Mash mix 48f, mash mix 47f, 47f, 48f, 47f, unable to determine time out of temperature. Items discarded. Milk 46f, discarded. Escargot 46f, 46f, 45f, 46f, 45f, made on 4/2/26 found at inspection, missed cooling window, discarded.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. . Lobster bisque 60f, dated 4/23/26 found at inspection. Missed cooling window. Discarded. Cooling in 5 gallon plastic container.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lobster bisque 60f, dated 4/23/26 found at inspection. Missed cooling window. Discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mash mix 48f, mash mix 47f, 47f, 48f, 47f, unable to determine time out of temperature. Items discarded. Milk 46f, discarded. Found in server station cooler. Au jus sauce 46f, dated 4/21, unable to determine time out of temperature. Discarded

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