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LINA'S FRESH CUISINE

3550 BAYSIDE LAKE BLVD SE, Palm Bay FL 32909

Last inspected Oct 3, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD1550858
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. small reach in cooler; sliced tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding);; sour cream (71F - Cold Holding); lettuce (71F - Cold Holding) rapid chilling for over temp less than four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025029530Mar 28, 2025Aug 20, 2025$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. small reach in cooler; sliced tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding);; sour cream (71F - Cold Holding); lettuce (71F - Cold Holding) rapid chilling for over temp less than four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Requires new testing strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer in food truck, owners son arrived with sanitizer during inspection.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 1, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Pump replaced water running properly Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No handwashing sink available due to pump not working and waiting on back order parts
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Establishment operating with no potable running water.
High priority/27-12-4/Admin Complaint
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No mean to wash rinse and sanitize due to no running water
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
No handwash sink for employees.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Plantains stored on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Door screen
Basic/35B-09-4

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.