Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens
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16194 Nw 27 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens has accumulated 167 violations across 21 inspections, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly: employee health policy violations appeared in 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 inspections, and time-as-a-control violations in 3 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were documented in at least 8 inspections, indicating recurring issues with potentially hazardous food handling or storage. Between April 2024 and September 2025, the facility received two administrative complaint recommendations—escalated enforcement actions reflecting serious or persistent violations. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 documented 10 violations including high-priority findings in food contact surfaces, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and time-as-a-control, resulting in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens had?
- Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens find?
- Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Island Tings Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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