LITTLE SANTOUKA
5108 MINTON RD UNIT 6, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321-676-8028
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature in standing reach in cooler: *raw chicken above raw beef *raw beef above raw fish
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Temporary menu using until DBA name change do not have consumer reminder of raw products. However consumer advisory is posted on wall.
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. Kyi one month ago has not signed reporting agreement. Provided and signed.
Equipment in poor repair. Single glass door reach in cooler front torn gasket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled with food debris.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under sushi bar left door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance. Exterior of rice containers soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp, raw chicken, and raw fish rewrapped stored over French fries and cooked pork belly in reach in freezer in back.
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 illness. Elena stated three days ago and operator has not required her to sign reporting agreement. Provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line no soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yin's training is expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop rice in back.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves 4 each soiled handles
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave's soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawed raw chicken and cooked white rice at 45f. Moved both to rapid chill. Rapid chill chicken 41 after 20 minutes Rapid chill rice 43 after 20 minutes
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Rice is on time plan with time label but no written plan. Provided owner with time plan.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Eel and shrimp thawed for two days no date marked. Educated operator to date mark.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler had raw chicken and cooked white rice at 45f. Other items were thawing and moved to another cooler. Chicken moved to rapid chill. Do not use for temperature control for safety foods until repaired.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs on oven handle and cart at knee level.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 53f.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwaves in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in front counter and kitchen have evidence use as dump sink
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yin - NY food handler cert, educated owner
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Larger Bowl on top of double door reach in freezer cover placed on bowls and items
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease Soiled reach in cooler gasket in sushi reach in cooler
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sparkling water in reach in cooler- removed by owner
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner hung mops
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Disclosure for raw items not listed on menus. Operator will fix menus prior to opening.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quaternary sanitizer and chlorine test strips. obtained correct strips
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature in standing reach in cooler: *raw chicken above raw beef *raw beef above raw fish
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification, they are scheduled for 12/14 food certification class
No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen, no soap at hand wash sink by triple sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Oil stored on floor.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Several tasks changed.
Raw pork stored over ready-to-eat food in the 2 door upright cooler. Raw chicken over Yuka in reach in freezer.
Raw shrimp stored over or with unwashed produce in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen is used as a prep sink and to wash dishes
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink in dish washing area.
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. Provided for them to review with manager
Cardboard box used as garbage container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated and provided a 3 comp sink set up sign
Hood filters spiled with grease
Oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
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.