ISLAND TINGS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Name: ISLAND TINGS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Address: 16194 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL, 33054, US

16194 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL, 33054

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date: March 24, 2026
Type: Complaint Full
Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (8)

14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw oxtail in a nonfood-grade bag.
High Priority
22-08-4Repeat
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Basic
21-12-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the front counter. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the front counter. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
22-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef washed it.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic
31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Chef provided it.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Chef provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.