How many health inspections has ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY had?

ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY ever been shut down?

Yes, ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY?

The most frequently cited violations at ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY

13700 PERDIDO KEY DR BLDG C UNIT 140, Pensacola, FL 32507

Escambia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY LLC · License: SEA2706459

ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY in Pensacola, FL has 22 inspections on record with 58 total violations (2.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

22Inspections

58Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 31, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 6, 2023	Rodent activity	09:43:00

Inspection History (22)

Mar 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Apr 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Nov 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

May 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

May 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 9, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Escambia County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY had?: ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY ever been shut down?: Yes, ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY?: The most frequently cited violations at ISLAND EPICUREAN FOOD COMPANY are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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