TASTE OF THE TROPICS RESTAURANT
2595 PALM BAY ROAD NE · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fruit salad #10 can
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – 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
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board soiled
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table- table moved by owner **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Other items stored in hand wash sink in kitchen, Items removed by owner **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and storage hand sink
Basic 11
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes. Spoons, ladels and spatula
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small make table kitchen
08B-49-4Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler Triple sink missing spigot. Repair ordered
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Frying oil in the kitchen – moved off floor **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle – removed by owner **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans next to 3 compartment sink
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable pans dry storage
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.