TASTE OF THE TROPICS RESTAURANT
2595 PALM BAY ROAD NE, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 3472440709
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
OCT 24
DEC 24
NOV 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live small flying insects in bar area, operator stated they had the door open for delivery
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked chicken stew, cooked rice, and unwashed fruit. Moved to bottom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salted mackerel rehydrated on counter at 67f stop sale approximately 5 pieces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salted mackerel rehydrated on counter at 67f stop sale approximately 5 pieces.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with no vacuum breaker and hose in basin.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back storage area blocked by supplies.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for the three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.
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. Marcie started two days ago and had not signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked items in reach in cooler cooked yesterday. Require date marking and not held more than 7 days.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2025 posted at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of reach in cooler, reach in freezer, and make table soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry in utility closet.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in back room
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in sink kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
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. Gave copy to operator had employee read and sign
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fruit salad #10 can
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw ox tail reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table- table moved by owner
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Other items stored in hand wash sink in kitchen, Items removed by owner
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and storage hand sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes. Spoons, ladels and spatula
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small make table kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food items in reach in cooler behind bar. Items placed in segregated container by owner
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler Triple sink missing spigot. Repair ordered
Food stored on floor. Frying oil in the kitchen - moved off floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle - removed by owner
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans next to 3 compartment sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable pans dry storage
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. operator discarded water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen had bucket stored in it
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans made yesterday.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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2 Live small flying insects in bar area, operator stated they had the door open for delivery
Raw chicken stored over veggies in reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in small reach-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: hand wash sink in storage room blocked by multiple items on floor, and in one next to triple sink had food for prepping in it upon arrival
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink, operator stated they had just run out
No paper towels provided at handwash sink in bar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, expired one still in frame
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Single-service articles stored directly on floor in storage room
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and shrimp thawing at room temperature on counter next to sink
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw ground chuck over RTE Pattie's. Raw chicken over ready to eat veggies in 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. Half and half creamer with no date mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine not completely air dried before stacking.
Food stored on floor. Carrots in dry storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes not inverted on top of microwave.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper method. Chicken thawing at room temp on counter next to kitchen sink.
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.