The Island Grille
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at The Island Grille stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.
Among Flagler Beach restaurants, the typical score is 76; The Island Grille is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed triple sink leaking waste water into floor where pipe connects to sink basin. Person in charge placed pan to collect water and will dump pan in mop sink when half full. Observed bar dish machine leaking waste water out from the door. Person in charge called service order on machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed multiple fresh water supply pipes in ware washing area dripping water into floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: At call back violation not observed. person in charge had plumbers install a temporary sump pump and container to catch waste water until a more permanent floor drain can be installed. Plumber fixed triple sink from leaking onto ground. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm. Primed and it tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bandaids on counter with baking soda. Person in charge moved bandaids. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags are not in order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired more than 60 days not trained.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles broken or missing is dish room.
36-17-5
45
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open. Person in charge closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
95
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; Hollandaise 65F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge placed in steam table to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in salsa. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on butter. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Establishment does not have form. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front of kitchen. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has grayish film on rim of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Wrapped Meat on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge picked up and placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher test at 10ppm. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink and it tested at 75ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is below the rim of the sink.
29-37-4
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. Heavy cream not dated in reach in cooler. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe person filling up pitcher with water in hand washing sink. Addressed immediately and person quit filling up pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured by side ice machine. Little container.
51-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on dynamite is cracked. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Trays of oysters and bacon on floor. Person in charge moved trays to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Wontons thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in sugar and panko. Person in charge removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Island Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Island Grille on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Island Grille?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Island Grille.
How does The Island Grille compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
The Island Grille most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Flagler Beach average of 76.
Has The Island Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Island Grille have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Island Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Island Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Island Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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