TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
1851 PALM BAY RD NE UNIT 11, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321-216-5950
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 41 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach, stepped on it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter dated March 2024.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Make table has torn gasket upper right door.
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.
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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.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach, stepped on it.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter dated March 2024.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two cylinders in old walk in cooler used for storage not chained or secured.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Three knives stored between equipment.
Equipment in poor repair. Make table has torn gasket upper right door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pan lids with old labels on clean ware rack.
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.
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.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can in front service area, bottle caps and empty bottles on counters.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two door reach in cooler in front service area open with trash one gallon container inside.
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, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
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
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken dated 10-5 found 11-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil overnight 77F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil left out at room temperature. 78F
Container containing toxic substance not labeled.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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
15 Dead roaches on premises.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent at the front counter hanging down.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster
Light not functioning in the hood.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on the front
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.