TASTE OF THE ISLANDS

Name: TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
Address: 1851 PALM BAY RD NE UNIT 11, PALM BAY, FL, 32905, US
Rating: 73.5

1851 PALM BAY RD NE UNIT 11, PALM BAY, FL 32905

License #1507325

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

73.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TASTE OF THE ISLANDS in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 6 critical, 6 major, 22 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Make table has torn gasket upper right door.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Mop sink and water heater closet has spray bottles and other debris on floor. Mop sink has bag of insulation inside it.
[38-05-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lighting in hallway storage between front and kitchen out.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Ice maker water filter dated March 2024.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler.
[41-17-4] Container containing toxic substance not labeled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil left out at room temperature. 78F
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings 10-5 found 11-6
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on the front
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.
[36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent at the front counter hanging down.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil overnight 77F
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in the kitchen and sugar at the front counter.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces in the reach in cooler. Raw eggs over tortillas.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Samuel
[35A-03-4] 15 Dead roaches on premises.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

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