Palm Bay, Brevard County

TASTE OF THE ISLANDS

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

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Mar 12, 2026
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-28-4

Detail 24435679

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter dated March 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24435677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24435678

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table has torn gasket upper right door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

33-34-4

Detail 24435676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Mop sink still has insulation in tub. Time Extended

38-05-4

Detail 24435680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 24409310

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. PPM at 10, bucket almost empty. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24409315

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over sliced ham and tortillas. In white reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 24409317

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Stainless steel house hold refrigerator has raw chicken over raw beef.

35A-05-4

Detail 24409316

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach, stepped on it. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 24409319

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Samuel and Pablo have expired food handler training. Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 24409322

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter dated March 2024.

16-21-4

Detail 24409320

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.

51-11-4

Detail 24409312

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two cylinders in old walk in cooler used for storage not chained or secured.

24-14-4

Detail 24409324

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Three knives stored between equipment. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24409323

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table has torn gasket upper right door.

22-08-4

Detail 24409308

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 24409313

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pan lids with old labels on clean ware rack. Repeat Violation

33-34-4

Detail 24409309

Basic - 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

Detail 24409321

Basic - 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.

33-06-4

Detail 24409314

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can in front service area, bottle caps and empty bottles on counters.

33-31-5

Detail 24409318

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two door reach in cooler in front service area open with trash one gallon container inside. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24409311

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry, on floor in front service area.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 20

08A-05-6

Detail 24175947

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 24175959

High Priority - 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

01B-13-4

Detail 24175951

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken dated 10-5 found 11-6

01B-02-5

Detail 24175955

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil overnight 77F

03A-02-5

Detail 24175948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil left out at room temperature. 78F

41-17-4

Detail 24175944

Intermediate - Container containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24175946

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

53B-14-5

Detail 24175950

Intermediate - 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

Detail 24175953

Basic - 15 Dead roaches on premises.

22-20-5

Detail 24175949

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

36-51-4

Detail 24175945

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent at the front counter hanging down.

29-18-4

Detail 24175957

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.

33-14-4

Detail 24175960

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster

36-62-4

Detail 24175954

Basic - Light not functioning in the hood.

31B-04-4

Detail 24175958

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on the front

16-46-4

Detail 24175956

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 24175942

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor

33-31-5

Detail 24175941

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 24175943

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 24175952

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in the kitchen and sugar at the front counter.

Mar 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23629333

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning