Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay
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2595 Palm Bay Road Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay has documented 70 violations across 7 inspections since January 2023, averaging 10 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, including handwashing and proper cooking temperature citations in 5 of 7 inspections, employee health policy violations in 3 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 2 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 33 violations including 4 high-priority findings and resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay last inspected?
- Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay had?
- Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay find?
- Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Taste of the Tropics Restaurant in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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