Tropical Taste Jerk Center

875 N Courtney Prkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
African
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropical Taste Jerk Center has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Merritt Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tropical Taste Jerk Center is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler. pork (77F - Cold Holding)lost temp during transport.
03A-02-5
86
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Taste Jerk Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Taste Jerk Center on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Taste Jerk Center?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Taste Jerk Center.

How does Tropical Taste Jerk Center compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Tropical Taste Jerk Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Tropical Taste Jerk Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Taste Jerk Center have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Taste Jerk Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Taste Jerk Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Taste Jerk Center is inspected around two times per year on average.