Top Taste
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Top Taste, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Florida City restaurant, which scores around 66. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cashier touched money then put on gloves and started packing food to serve to customers. No handwash. Coach operator.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (117F - Hot Holding) under steam table. As per operator for less than 45 minutes. Operator reheated sweet plantain (173F -reheated). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cashier touched money and soiled register and proceeded to plate rice and oxtails to serve to customer. No handwash. Coach operator.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards has cut marks across cook line. Observed dry dish rack soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of oxtail, goat , chicken at reach in cooler near walk in cooler. No date mark. Coach operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwash sink soiled with flour.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cooking equipments and at the triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth stored at steam table.
21-12-4
33
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins stored with dry food across cook line. Operator removed from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink where knives are held.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry dish rack soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple reach in coolers.
14-36-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed crawfish and rum cake with no label at grab and go cooler. Employee typed out label and printed to post on items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
36-27-5
39
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods stored inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Observed multiple foods stored inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Observed plastic containers with stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler and walk in cooler not covered **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Observed food inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer not covered **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains at 112°F hot holding at the steam table at front. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment without proving plans to plan review. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods stored inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler and walk in cooler not covered **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
55
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Called plan review but they said operator needs to provided new plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Also observed fried chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed beans stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Also observed fried chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bucket on cornstarch in kitchen not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Also observed fried chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Oneil A 5/14/24 and Josiah A,5/20/24. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees opened water bottle stored in reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans and fish stored in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
52
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment . **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ox tail inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked Saturday. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed ox tail inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked Saturday **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 2 boxes with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under both cutting boards. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed under both cutting boards. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 3 containers with beans inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 3 containers with beans inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers with salt and corn starch not identified. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 2 containers with salt and corn starch not identified. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a walk in freezer was added in the establishment . **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ox tail inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked Saturday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup inside the salt. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handler touching the corn starch. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under both cutting boards. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 3 containers with beans inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers with salt and corn starch not identified. **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed a metal bowl used as scoop inside the rice. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also bottom of the reach in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also bottom of the reach in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose was connected at the 3 compartment sink during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage above reach in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken at least 6 inches from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer by the register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 86° F next to the rice. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also bottom of the reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked jerk pork (100 F - Hot Holding) inside the oven and vegetables (112 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator put the jerk pork to reheat in the microwave. And the vegetables in the stove (192°F - reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under three compartment sink front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles show water damage above one of the chest reach in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at dining area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed the tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle utensil touching the cooked beans at walk-in cooler. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two wet wiping towels under cutting boards at preparation table. Operator removed the wet wiping towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans not covered at walk in cooler. And raw chicken not properly covered at white chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected without vacuum breaker under three compartment sink front counter.
29-34-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name under preparation table.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of sugar container. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauces containers stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area, one with oxtail and goat. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, vertical and horizontal reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Taste on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Taste?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Top Taste.
How does Top Taste compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Top Taste most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Top Taste's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Top Taste have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Top Taste 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.
How often is Top Taste inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top Taste is inspected around three times per year on average.
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