LA ESTANCIA DE LUISA
5270 BABCOCK STREET N.E. #28, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321-727-9821
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Educated operator on sanitizing equipment after washing. Set up triple sink
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 and heavy cream opened yesterday
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Inspector gave some strips
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn reach in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp and raw seafood vegetables mix in make table.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing strips for testing chlorine sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top back walls interior of ice machine have mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with dust.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing kit for bleach sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pots stored on clean rack soiled with old flood debris on exterior near rim and handle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine front of house soiled on side walls upper area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scope finished cooked rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen soiled and hanging down.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans stored upright above triple sink.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed on exterior of hot water heater.
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door reach in cooler in front of store. Raw pork 51f cold holding dated 9-23-25, Raw cased chicken breasts 48f cold holding, raw wrapped chicken breasts 49f cold holding, raw pork 51f cold holding, meats stop sale. Two door reach in toward center isle front of store raw pork belly 50f cold holding, pork sausage 48f cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door reach in cooler in front of store. Raw pork 51f cold holding dated 9-23-25, Raw cased chicken breasts 48f cold holding, raw wrapped chicken breasts 49f cold holding, raw pork 51f cold holding. Two door reach in toward center isle front of store raw pork belly 50f cold holding, pork sausage 48f cold holding.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing kit for bleach sanitizer.
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. Provided operator with flyer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pots stored on clean rack soiled with old flood debris on exterior near rim and handle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaners in kitchen at triple sink.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bleach sanitizer at 200, reduced 100ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine front of house soiled on side walls upper area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scope finished cooked rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen soiled and hanging down.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans stored upright above triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Both Two door reach in coolers in front of store against wall, gaskets not sealing. Exterior thermometer at 50 against wall unit and 49 for center isle unit.
Food stored on floor. Rice and flour containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
Stored food not covered. White uncooked rice stored uncovered.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near front hand wash sink.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed on exterior of hot water heater.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over pork. Owner moved items
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not pulling sanitizer appropriately
Food stored on floor. Oil in the kitchen- moved off floor by owner
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner hung up mop
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb
Ceiling tile shows water damage over ware washing area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair, Torn gaskets standing reach-in coolers
pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature; raw chicken and raw beef above raw shrimp
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, tomatoes stocked above the chill line 44-54F, employees had restocked recently, educated operator who reduced the level of product to below the chill line.
Warewashing sanitizing solution in dish machine exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator diluted concentration until level reached 150ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; water pitcher in sink
Ceiling tiles show water damage and disrepair in the kitchen area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above the triple sink
Raw shrimp in salad make table not covered and protected from contamination.
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.