TOP TASTE
955 NW 3 AVE #1, Florida City FL 33034 · 305.338.7871
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cashier touched money and soiled register and proceeded to plate rice and oxtails to serve to customer. No handwash. Coach operator.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cashier touched money then put on gloves and started packing food to serve to customers. No handwash. Coach operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (117F - Hot Holding) under steam table. As per operator for less than 45 minutes. Operator reheated sweet plantain (173F -reheated).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards has cut marks across cook line. Observed dry dish rack soiled.
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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 container of oxtail, goat, chicken at reach in cooler near walk in cooler. No date mark. Coach operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwash sink soiled with flour.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cooking equipments and at the triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth stored at steam table.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins stored with dry food across cook line. Operator removed from food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry dish rack soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink where knives are held.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple reach in coolers.
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. Observed crawfish and rum cake with no label at grab and go cooler. Employee typed out label and printed to post on items.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Jun 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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 multiple foods stored inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler and walk in cooler not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains at 112°F hot holding at the steam table at front.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment without proving plans to plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods stored inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler and walk in cooler not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Also observed fried chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bucket on cornstarch in kitchen not labeled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Also observed fried chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Oneil A 5/14/24 and Josiah A,5/20/24.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees opened water bottle stored in reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed beans and fish stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ox tail inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked Saturday.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under both cutting boards. Employee removed them.
Stored food not covered. Observed 3 containers with beans inside the walk in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers with salt and corn starch not identified.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ox tail inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked Saturday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup inside the salt. Employee removed it.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handler touching the corn starch. Employee removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under both cutting boards. Employee removed them.
Stored food not covered. Observed 3 containers with beans inside the walk in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation table. Employee removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers with salt and corn starch not identified.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also bottom of the reach in freezer soiled.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose was connected at the 3 compartment sink during inspection.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken at least 6 inches from the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer by the register.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 86° F next to the rice. Employee removed the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also bottom of the reach in freezer soiled.
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.