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EL AMATE RESTAURANT

160 MALABAR RD STE 104, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321-341-6865

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 2 visits since October 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507371
Grade history
OCT 25
MAY 26
Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken quarters over raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Norah started one week ago and had not signed employee agreement.
High priority/11-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef, raw chicken, and shelled eggs over vegetables in reach in cooler under griddle.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken quarters over raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open greater than 24 hours not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon milk jug reused for fruit juice, educated operator.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Set up sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of empty ice machine has black mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine water filter is brand new but requires dates on filters.
Intermediate/29-28-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Purchased but not posted at hand wash stations.
Basic/31B-04-4
Water draining onto floor surface. On demand water heater draining small amount of water from plug.
Basic/29-03-4

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.