TASTE OF THE TROPICS RESTAURANT
TASTE OF THE TROPICS RESTAURANT maintains a 1.0/5 food safety rating based on 2 health department inspections in PALM BAY. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
2595 PALM BAY ROAD NE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896973
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in back room Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in sink kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Gave copy to operator had employee read and sign Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Inspection Date: 12/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708336
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes. Spoons, ladels and spatula
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small make table kitchen
- 08B-49-4:Basic - 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
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler Triple sink missing spigot. Repair ordered
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil in the kitchen - moved off floor Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle - removed by owner Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans next to 3 compartment sink
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable pans dry storage
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fruit salad #10 can
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table- table moved by owner Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and storage hand sink