Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge 16 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge's latest score of 50 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid and roach powder stored on bottom shelf in kitchen area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored on bottom shelf of prep table near dry storage food items.
41-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No door closer on men and women's restroom doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on prep table.
21-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in long white reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of bottle water and drinks stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket is soiled with a black mold like substance. Long reach in freezer gasket soiled with a black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with debris in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wooden hammer used to crush frozen fruit in disrepair. Hammer appears worn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table
12B-07-4
50
Aug 29, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on shelf where brown paper bags are stored. Manager discarded rodent droppings and cleaned area with sanitizer. Manager discarded brown bags. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near hot water heater manager killed roach and cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in ware washing area, one flying insect near buffet line, 1 flying insect in dining area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom across from beverage cooler. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in restroom closest to register. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. On both restroom doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches On top of hot water heater. Manager discarded dead roaches and cleaned area with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing plates. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling in storage room .
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on white freezer used to store smoothies drinks.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand wash sink.
21-38-4
37
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef patties (124-125F - Hot Holding), stored in warmer on front counter area, place there approximately 1 hr ago after reheating. Placing items on TIME. Paperwork completed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front line with container stored inside. Manager removed. Hand wash sink with bar with items stored inside **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table in kitchen
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields in storage area near walk in freezer
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go catering pans in manager office not inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms in back kitchen area and in dining area
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent on front counter area with dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 150 rodent droppings on shelves in storage closet near smoker - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: 11 rodent droppings on one shelf in the back of shelf **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
86
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 150 rodent droppings on shelves in storage closet near smoker
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs stored over tofu, employee properly stored food items during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Tofu and two gallons of milk opened in reach in cooler. Employee unable to verify exact date the ready to eat items were opened.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stored in hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink near triple sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead rodents on black sticky pad in storage closet near smoker
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on gaskets of the walk in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
43
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage On prep table and storage shelf. Employee discarded beverages **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing to go plates for customers without hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Long white reach in freezer in back of establishment
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor in dry storage room, employee properly stored single service containers during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stain marks on small Yellow cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: No change, per manager she ordered two new cutting boards **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
35A-04-4
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**
35A-05-4
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.
35A-02-6
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
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stain marks on small Yellow cutting board
22-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
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
35A-06-4
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**
35A-03-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling above employee restroom
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave
22-08-4
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.
02D-01-5
35
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on storage containers in closest used to store catering supplies. Per manager they don't use any items stored in closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Rodent droppings appeared to be in same position as last inspection, stayed and watched employees clean up rodent droppings during inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
86
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on storage containers in closest used to store catering supplies. Per manager they don't use any items stored in closet. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored with vegetables in long white reach in freezer in outside storage area
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee provided paper towels **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal, emailed manager the vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure form **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange stains on white cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on cooler door handles
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container used to store cooked chicken in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 84F on cooks line
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on white chest freezers
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
35
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by blender **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On live roach under cutting board by steam table at front counter, employee killed it **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125f Mach and cheese in double pan in warmer at front counter, employee placed it in the oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl, test strip dark blue and then turned white, employee made it again, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Employee could not find it **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 containers in hand sink by triple sink, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee could not find them
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/. One employee just arrived to serve food so there are 4 now touching food
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. One new employee **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By cook line, employee placed it in solution **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by blender and by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in box freezer l
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above tomatoes, shelf by stove, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On dead roach in wall by cash register **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men bathroom in little storage unit
32-04-4
17
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 55f Mac and cheese, cabbage from last night, upright cooler 42f, employee has not handled them today, employee discarded them **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49-53f cooked veggies, comm proc, raw chicken and turn overs in walk in cooler, mgr brought them this morning, walk in cooler at 52f, less than 4 hrs, mgr moved them to other cooler, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mac and cheese, cabbage **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6-1-22
50-17-2
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by blender
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covering pans with hot foods at night, explained proper procedure to employee **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For plantains and turn over in warmer that doesn't reach 135f. Mgr filled it up **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food.
05-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom in storage area at back **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on shelf above clean dishes p, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior and exterior of fryer pan on stove has grease build up
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior door in upright cooler missing door panel, next to handsink close to stove
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by cook line, exterior of bulk containers under prep table
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler by box freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee discarded it before I could test it **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cutting onions, employee stopped when I explained to her and she washed them to cut **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around five times per year on average.
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