BABA'S HALAL
451 E ALTAMONTE DR UNIT FS09, Altamonte Springs FL 32701
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
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JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018033146 | May 14, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink. Employee provided soap.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at front service counter chicken wings 50, hummus 47-50, sliced tomatoes 47-50. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed items on ice for temperature recovery.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink. Employee provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee wiped plastic white lip.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee chained tanks.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in front service counter
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers underneath hot steam table. Employee turned over.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings 68F thawing at room temperature by rice cooker. Employee placed in reach in cooler.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on black hose at mop sink splitter
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on black hose at mop sink splitter
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator put on gloves to change cold container for cheese, did not wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -mushrooms 121f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 46-48f on 3 lowest shelves in reach-in cooler across from ice machine less than 4 hours. Operator will ice product or move to freezer for temperature recovery. -cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler in storage area. Delivery just received, ambient temperature 50f. Recommend product moved to walk-in freezer for temperature recovery.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -operator states 4 hour plan hours are; 11:00-3:00, 3:00-7:00. Times not written on time chart. Per operator, product was discarded at 3:00 and new product removed from cooler. Sliced cheese 51f at 3:15.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on black hose at mop sink splitter
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverages on ice machine.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator put on gloves to change cold container for cheese, did not wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -mushrooms 121°f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 46-48°f on 3 lowest shelves in reach-in cooler across from ice machine less than 4 hours. Operator will ice product or move to freezer for temperature recovery. -cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler in storage area. Delivery just received, ambient temperature 50°f. Recommend product moved to walk-in freezer for temperature recovery.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -operator states 4 hour plan hours are; 11:00-3:00, 3:00-7:00. Times not written on time chart. Per operator, product was discarded at 3:00 and new product removed from cooler. Sliced cheese 51°f at 3:15.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -mushrooms 121°f in steam table more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on black hose at mop sink splitter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -out at only sink in food prep and ware wash area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverages on ice machine.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.