EL PLATANITO
1360 US 1, Palm Bay FL 32909 · 321.499.5588
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found, one fly observed. Operator had both fly screens open when inspectors arrived.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found, one fly observed. Operator had both fly screens open when inspectors arrived.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open milk at 49f cold holding, owner disgarded.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. No agreement of reporting issues to owner for new employees. Provided to owner.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria has been working for more than 60 days without food handler training.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator did not have well water report.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Educated owner knife blocks not permitted because it cannot be cleaned.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas 70 F - ambient cooling; shredded cheese 70 F - ambient cooling; ham 54 F - ambient cooling; items were out of the fridge for the lunch rush and placed back in the fridge within last 30 mins for rapid chill
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Educated operator. Is using time plan however lettuce was not marked
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. Sent operator copy
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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