Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores
Last inspected:
181 Ocean Ave, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores has accumulated 235 violations across 33 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. State records show 4 fire safety violations, including expired boiler inspection certificates cited repeatedly since 2015 and a portable fire extinguisher stored outside of dry storage. The restaurant has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $5,050 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,800. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated violations: between February and December 2025, inspectors conducted four compliance checks, issuing multiple administrative complaints and warnings for high-priority violations including employee health reporting and food contact surface issues.
Most recent closure: December 10, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 11:35:00 |
Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $5,050.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025045349 | $800.00 | May 28, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025030863 | $800.00 | Feb 27, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024027036 | $600.00 | Apr 17, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023019721 | $1,800.00 | Feb 16, 2023 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2021052011 | $250.00 | Sep 27, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021012583 | $400.00 | Feb 18, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2015054189 | $400.00 | Dec 11, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler inspection expired 8/1/25 - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Same. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler inspection expired 8/1/25
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher outside of dry storage on east side of kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections40 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores last inspected?
- Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores last shut down?
- Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores was last shut down on December 10, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores?
- The most frequently cited violations at Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores had?
- Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores find?
- Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores ever been shut down?
- Yes, Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,050.00 in fines.
- How much has Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores been fined?
- Islander Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Beach Shores has been fined a total of $5,050.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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