ISLANDER GRILL & TIKI BAR

Name: ISLANDER GRILL & TIKI BAR
Address: 181 OCEAN AVE, PALM BEACH SHORES, FL, 33404, US
Rating: 49.1

181 OCEAN AVE, PALM BEACH SHORES, FL 33404

License #6009517

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49.1 Grade F / 100

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ISLANDER GRILL & TIKI BAR in PALM BEACH SHORES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.1 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 March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 15 critical, 6 major, 5 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 31, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 1 major, and 3 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- all TCS foods at omelette station at cook line; per chef since 8:30; advised to mark all and discard within 4 hours;
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked meatballs on the speed rack in walk-in cooler #1 ; advised to store properly
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust- above dishwasher and rack used to store clean pots;
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped gloved hands on visibly soiled towel and continued to work with foods; advised to change gloves and wash hands and placed towel inside sanitizer bucket; employee washed hands;
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- by dishwasher
[13-01-4] Employee with soiled apron - at cook line;
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs made 11/24 not date marked at walk in cooler.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found: 4-5 flying insects observed at bar, not observed landing on anything. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
[48-01-5] No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler inspection expired 8/1/25
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached at mop sink. Observed 2 hose connections in wall by mop sink, no vacuum breaker visible.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has an accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized can opener blade.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked ribs made 11/24 at walk in cooler.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shelled eggs 71F cold holding. Observed on counter on cook line. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Per operator raw shelled eggs are removed from cooler at 8am and discarded by 11:30 am. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Educated operator on time control procedures.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cooler drawers on cook line: Observed raw ground beef over raw fish. Walk in cooler: raw ground beef over raw whole muscle beef. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator stored all products properly.

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