FAMILY TASTE
1019 US 27 S, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-286-8882
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in a pot by the stove.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025038757 | May 13, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2023026583 | May 4, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of collard greens and mixed vegetables, cabbage, and chicken without a date mark or label on it in the reach in cooler, owner stated was made the day before, and jars of jam and hot sauce on the front counter not date marked or labeled, owner date marked and labeled items.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed chlorine test strips that expired from 2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups in a pot of ox tail on the stove, owner moved.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution was at 0ppm, owner changed the solution, new reading was at 100ppm.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of chicken and pork made yesterday and not date marked in the reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink at front counter, sent owner a copy by email.
May 14, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed tracking powder on the floor in the front counter area, owner stated it was household pesticide.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hoods.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in the reach in cooler without a cover or protection.
May 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Observed a drum that use to store the chemical lye, with a bag of 50 pounds of shell peanuts in it located in the hallway by the kitchen. The drum is rusted on the inside and outside and the operator could show no proof of it being cleaned. Owner voluntarily discarded.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in a pot by the stove.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler on the floor in the kitchen and approximately 25 rodent droppings in a storage area by the reach in freezer on the floor and 10 rodent droppings on a slicer that is stored in a storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and chicken wings in the reach in cooler without a date mark on it.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed tracking powder on the floor in the front counter area, owner stated it was household pesticide.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the 3 compartment sink and five dead roaches in a container that holds grease by the fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the kitchen with food debris in it.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed the owner a copy before end of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hoods.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in the reach in cooler without a cover or protection.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the Big 6. Emailed them a copy.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan. Emailed operator a copy.
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. Observed no written agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed them more.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a drain plug missing at their dumpster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee drink in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in the reach in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the Big 6. Emailed them a copy.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan. Emailed operator a copy.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed their only CFM expired on 10/28/24
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. Observed no written agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed them more.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a drain plug missing at their dumpster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee drink in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger over cooked foods and raw fish. Operator moved beef to bottom.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Obse4ved foods cooked 3 days ago then frozen with no dates to show how long foods were stored before freezing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed oxtail in reachin cooler cooked two days ago with no date mark.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled with grease and debris.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in packages in sink.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed greens directly on contact with grocery bags and frozen in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior and exterior of microwave with old food debris.
Floor soiled sticky in dining area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.