TASTE OF THE TROPICS RESTAURANT

Name: TASTE OF THE TROPICS RESTAURANT
Address: 2595 PALM BAY ROAD NE, PALM BAY, FL, 32905, US
Rating: 66.4

2595 PALM BAY ROAD NE, PALM BAY, FL 32905

License #1507166

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66.4 Grade F / 100

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TASTE OF THE TROPICS RESTAURANT in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 9 minor.

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[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for the three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked chicken stew, cooked rice, and unwashed fruit. Moved to bottom.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Marcie started two days ago and had not signed.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with no vacuum breaker and hose in basin.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of reach in cooler, reach in freezer, and make table soiled with food debris.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salted mackerel rehydrated on counter at 67f stop sale approximately 5 pieces.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked items in reach in cooler cooked yesterday. Require date marking and not held more than 7 days.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salted mackerel rehydrated on counter at 67f stop sale approximately 5 pieces.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back storage area blocked by supplies.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry in utility closet.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2025 posted at bar.

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