A TASTE OF CARIBBEAN CUISINE
1185 MALABAR RD SE, Palm Bay FL 32907
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2025
Live, small flying insects found one in back near triple sink.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nanouche started three months ago but has not completed food handling training.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler no ambient thermometer.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nanouche started three months ago but has not completed food handling training.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler no ambient thermometer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found one in back near triple sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Log onto myfloridalicense.com or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in zip lock bags over raw beef in freezer frozen and beans uncovered in butter container.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); garlic spice 44F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage at 71f on counter placed in reach in freezer for rapid chill. Small reach in cooler cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); garlic spice 44F cold holding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nanouche started three months ago but has not completed food handling training.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Peanut butter from vender sold without proper product labels.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small reach in cooler 46f cold holding.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Nuts, bread, and spices.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler no ambient thermometer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom has no hand wash sign.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter container used to store food not originally packaged.
Stored food not covered. Beans in butter container with no cover, discarded.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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