Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville

Last inspected:

809 S Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601
Overview

Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville has recorded 17 inspections since 2016 with 76 total violations, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included handwashing facility deficiencies, time-control issues, employee health policy failures, improper chemical storage, and food condition concerns, with chemical storage appearing in at least three inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on three occasions: improper hood suppression system installation in April 2025 and December 2024, and flammables stored near ignition sources in October 2016. The most recent inspections in March 2026 and October 2025 found zero violations and were completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
76Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Hernando County Avg 4 violations / inspection 4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hernando County Avg 0.3 closures / facility 0.3 county average

Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Counter top fryer not under hood system to the left of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator is cooking with deep fryer on counter not under hood suppression system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Charcoal and Lighter fluid stored in kitchen
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures
— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville last inspected?
Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville?
The most frequently cited violations at Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville had?
Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville find?
Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville ever been shut down?
No, Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Taste of New Orleanz in Brooksville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Island Breeze (2016).

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