TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
5935 S HWY A1A · MELBOURNE BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32951
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf with food. Removed by owner **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Plantains under raw meat. Moved by employee **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. Chicken stored over beef.moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 46 F – cold holding; cut tomato 50 F – cold holding; recommend rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Back sink next to drink fountain
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dining room
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table across from stove
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eyeglasses stored on shelf. Removed by employee **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair torn gasket on reach in cooler
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 inch gap in hood filter. Appt scheduled for Tuesday **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above white refrigerator
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan and filters with heavy grease buildup
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Caulk gun with open caulk tube stored above food on dry storage. Owner removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses On cutting board. placed in sanitizer by owner **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 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.