Island Thingz in Palm Bay
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1155 Malabar Rd Ne 15, Palm Bay, FL 32907Island Thingz in Palm Bay has experienced severe and persistent compliance problems across 27 inspections dating to at least 2018, accumulating 169 violations. The facility averaged 6.3 violations per inspection, exceeding the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, and handwashing and food contact surface violations recurred across multiple inspections. Fire safety violations included use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system (cited in 2019 and 2018) and an exposed electrical outlet (2020). On March 10, 2026, an administrative complaint was recommended following 24 violations in a single inspection, including four high-priority violations covering management awareness, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory requirements, and employee health policy and reporting. The facility subsequently complied with a call-back inspection on March 11, 2026, though three additional food contact surface violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Island Thingz in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Island Thingz in Palm Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Island Thingz in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 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 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Island Thingz in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Thingz in Palm Bay last inspected?
- Island Thingz in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Island Thingz in Palm Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island Thingz in Palm Bay are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Island Thingz in Palm Bay had?
- Island Thingz in Palm Bay has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island Thingz in Palm Bay find?
- Island Thingz in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Island Thingz in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Island Thingz in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Island Thingz in Palm Bay had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Island Thingz in Palm Bay has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Island Thingz in Palm Bay operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Brown's Bakery & Resturant INC. (2018-2020).
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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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