Taste of the Islands
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2024
30
Score
Public records show four inspections at Taste of the Islands stretching back to 2023. Taste of the Islands was last inspected on Sep 27, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly 11 violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Melbourne Beach restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High 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**
03A-02-5
High 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**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf with food. Removed by owner **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Plantains under raw meat. Moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back sink next to drink fountain
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dining room
41-17-4
Basic - 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**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair torn gasket on reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 inch gap in hood filter. Appt scheduled for Tuesday **Corrective Action Taken**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above white refrigerator
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan and filters with heavy grease buildup
23-03-4
Basic - 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**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses On cutting board. placed in sanitizer by owner **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table across from stove
14-09-4
30
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cilantro sauce made with fresh garlic and oil 49F Garlic n oil 49F recommend to rapid chill removed from cooler 20 minutes **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in the reach in cooler. In reach in cooler #2 raw pork and raw shell eggs stored over tortillas and bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham and turkey **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Turkey dated 4-1 sliced ham 4-7 found on 4-15- **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.fish baring label to remove from package prior to thawing in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 4 days ago **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop dry rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Case of water stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Crate full of pizza pans stored on the floor by ice bin. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Ladies restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for drying dishes on dish rack. **Warning**
21-10-4
21
Mar 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, operator ordered and it should arrive today **Corrective Action Taken**
29-18-4
Basic - Hood over pizza oven soiled with grease and residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water at mop sink, operator cleared drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles shows water damage throughout kitchen, hole needs to be filled where fire suppression system enters kitchen
36-32-5
78
Jun 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of the Islands last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of the Islands on file is from Sep 27, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of the Islands?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of the Islands.
How does Taste of the Islands compare to other restaurants in Melbourne Beach?
Taste of the Islands most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne Beach average of 73.
Has Taste of the Islands' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taste of the Islands have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taste of the Islands means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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