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TASTE CASUAL DINING

11500 SE FEDERAL HWY · HOBE SOUND · Martin County · FL 33455

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3452606
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8742275
DBPR license5301290

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#1High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. reach in cooler by back door: Alfredo (44F – Cooling) at 11:40 since 8pm on 8/2; black beans (44F – Cooling) at 11:40 since 8pm on 8/28 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#2High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked onions (89F – Cooling) at 11:33 ; cooling since 9:30 Observed in pan by cook line. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Sees top sale. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp not in commercial packaging over French fries at reach in freezer in prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground beef over raw salmon reach in cooler in dish room. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked onions (89F – Cooling) at 11:33 ; cooling since 9:30 Observed in pan by cook line. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Sees top sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. reach in cooler by back door: Alfredo (44F – Cooling) at 11:40 since 8pm on 8/2; black beans (44F – Cooling) at 11:40 since 8pm on 8/28 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler: broccoli soup (55F cold holding); onion soup (55F cold holding); beef gravy (53F cold holding); marinara (53F cold holding) ; cooked rice (53F cold holding) ; clam chowder (53F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (57F – Cold Holding) ; cheese (54F cold holding) tall stainless reach in: butter (45F – Cold Holding); guacamole (diced tomatoes) (47F – Cold Holding); reach in server beverage station: sour cream (45F – Cold Holding); milk (45F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler: broccoli soup (55F cold holding); onion soup (55F cold holding); beef gravy (53F cold holding); marinara (53F cold holding) ; cooked rice (53F cold holding) ; clam chowder (53F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (57F – Cold Holding); cheese (54F cold holding) tall stainless reach in: butter (45F – Cold Holding); guacamole (diced tomatoes) (47F – Cold Holding); reach in server beverage station: sour cream (45F – Cold Holding); milk (45F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. On ice bath: cooked mushrooms (51F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F – Cold Holding); scampi butter (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); sour cream (51F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At two compartment sink with splitter and hose attached. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.