NEW TASTE ISLAND RESTAURANT
9401 W COLONIAL DR #308
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Phones and purse on shelf above prep table. While employee preps sauces Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both ovens - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chest freezers - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Phones and purse on shelf above prep table. While employee preps sauces Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both ovens - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chest freezers - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked Chicken cooked Beef in walk-in cooler (49-51F - Cold Holding) over 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately discarded. Rice, pork, wings, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, whole fish, cooked beans, okra, stew, (49-52F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: cut lettuce, cut tomatoes,stew, (52F - Cold Holding) rice, stew 155F cooling in walk in cooler. less than 4 hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to walk in freezer. Re-Emphasized to operator the issue of not cold holding temperature sensitive foods at 41F Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Phones and purse on shelf above prep table. While employee preps sauces Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Cracked lids on storage shelf currently not in use. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both ovens
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of plastic bin on storage shelf Fan at front counter
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chest freezers
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef tray 2 (105F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F. Operator immediately adjusted temperature on steam well **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked Chicken cooked Beef in walk-in cooler (49-51F - Cold Holding) over 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately discarded. Rice, pork, wings, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, whole fish, cooked beans, okra, stew, (49-52F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at end of cook line
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass door to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler with glass door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Garbage bags used to store meat in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass door to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler with glass door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Garbage bags used to store meat in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; Plant Foods (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Turkey 51F Chicken 51F In cooler less than 4 hours. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass door to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler with glass door.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Garbage bags used to store meat in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; Plant Foods (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (91F - Hot Holding); pig feet (110F - Hot Holding); wheat and Lima beans (110F - Hot Holding); fish (110F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours on the hot line. bean sauce (110F - Hot Holding); sauté vegetables (90F - Hot Holding) Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer at ambient 57F
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. red snapper (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding);
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. red snapper (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); from yesterday
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Droppings around shelves at triple sink approximately 50-75. Roach eggs 2 in cabinet under hand sink on front counter. 2 live in cabinet under register on front counter 2 live behind stove in the kitchen Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-09: 2 live in cabinet on front counter. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-10: None live and none dead. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Droppings around shelves at triple sink approximately 50-75. Roach eggs 2 in cabinet under hand sink on front counter. 2 live in cabinet under register on front counter 2 live behind stove in the kitchen Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-09: 2 live in cabinet on front counter. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 on trap under triple sink. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Droppings around shelves at triple sink approximately 50-75. Roach eggs 2 in cabinet under hand sink on front counter. 2 live in cabinet under register on front counter 2 live behind stove in the kitchen Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/8/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).