TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
5935 S HWY A1A, Melbourne Beach FL 32951
Last inspected Sep 27, 2024 · 4 visits since March 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 24
APR 24
SEP 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 41 points off where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham and turkey
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021048474 | Aug 25, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2021030864 | Jun 23, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | — |
| 4--2020055536 | Nov 19, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 | $800 |
| 4--2019025336 | Apr 9, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2017055731 | Nov 13, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2015054613 | Oct 23, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | $300 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf with food. Removed by owner
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Plantains under raw meat. Moved by employee
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken stored over beef.moved by employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 46 F - cold holding; cut tomato 50 F - cold holding; recommend rapid chill
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Back sink next to drink fountain
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dining room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table across from stove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eyeglasses stored on shelf. Removed by employee
Equipment in poor repair torn gasket on reach in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 inch gap in hood filter. Appt scheduled for Tuesday
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above white refrigerator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan and filters with heavy grease buildup
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Caulk gun with open caulk tube stored above food on dry storage. Owner removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses On cutting board. placed in sanitizer by owner
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cilantro sauce made with fresh garlic and oil 49F Garlic n oil 49F recommend to rapid chill removed from cooler 20 minutes
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in the reach in cooler. In reach in cooler #2 raw pork and raw shell eggs stored over tortillas and bread.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham and turkey
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Turkey dated 4-1 sliced ham 4-7 found on 4-15-
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.fish baring label to remove from package prior to thawing in the reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 4 days ago
Microwave soiled with old food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop dry rice
Case of water stored on floor.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
Crate full of pizza pans stored on the floor by ice bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Ladies restroom
Wiping cloth used for drying dishes on dish rack.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tiles shows water damage throughout kitchen, hole needs to be filled where fire suppression system enters kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing, operator ordered and it should arrive today
Hood over pizza oven soiled with grease and residue.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Standing water at mop sink, operator cleared drain
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.