Taste of the Islands
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Public records show five inspections at Taste of the Islands stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 18 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.
Among Palm Bay restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter dated March 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table has torn gasket upper right door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Mop sink and water heater closet has spray bottles and other debris on floor. Mop sink has bag of insulation inside it. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Mop sink still has insulation in tub. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lighting in hallway storage between front and kitchen out. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
38-05-4
74
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. PPM at 10, bucket almost empty. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over sliced ham and tortillas. In white reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Stainless steel house hold refrigerator has raw chicken over raw beef.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach, stepped on it. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Samuel and Pablo have expired food handler training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter dated March 2024.
29-28-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Three knives stored between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table has torn gasket upper right door.
14-11-5
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Mop sink and water heater closet has spray bottles and other debris on floor. Mop sink has bag of insulation inside it.
33-34-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lighting in hallway storage between front and kitchen out.
38-05-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can in front service area, bottle caps and empty bottles on counters.
33-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two door reach in cooler in front service area open with trash one gallon container inside. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry, on floor in front service area.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pan lids with old labels on clean ware rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two cylinders in old walk in cooler used for storage not chained or secured.
51-11-4
26
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings 10-5 found 11-6
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken dated 10-5 found 11-6
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil overnight 77F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil left out at room temperature. 78F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces in the reach in cooler. Raw eggs over tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Samuel
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Container containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 15 Dead roaches on premises.
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent at the front counter hanging down.
36-51-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster
33-14-4
Basic - Light not functioning in the hood.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on the front
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in the kitchen and sugar at the front counter.
02D-01-5
19
Mar 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
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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 Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of the Islands?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” 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 Palm Bay?
Taste of the Islands most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Taste of the Islands' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of the Islands have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of the Islands means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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