TREE OF LIFE CUBAN BAKERY
1200 MALABAR RD SE STE 2, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321.372.1453
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018058770 | Oct 2, 2018 | Mar 18, 2019 | $1,160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk on counter for Cuban coffee for 20 minutes, at 52f. Placed in ice bath for rapid chill. Butter on make table cutting board at 71F. Assisted operator with a written time plan and marking of items for time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop soiled with mold like substance, moved to wash area. Hobart mixer soiled with food debris on machine guards. Meat slicer soiled with food debris upper guides. Large mixer soiled with food debris upper armature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink front counter had empty milk gallon in it, moved to trash.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker front.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area right side of establishment has no hot water, faucet handle just spins.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler front counter (2 door) gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Gaskets on make table and walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked bacon in small black refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. small black refrigerator; shelled eggs (60F - ambient ); French fries (49F - Cold Holding) both placed in the refrigerator less than four hours ago, moved to rapid chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink and handwashing sink on cook line out of soap.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Melina has been working temp for more than 60 days with out proper training.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter has no date on it.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near meat slicer has no hot water, handle just spins and doesn't open hot supplied water.
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. Small black refrigerator frozen with ambient temp of 60f cold holding.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit in front has torn gasket right door. Gaskets on make table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer (white chest) in back storage room has ice build up on interior walls and bottom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in front ice maker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Vent hood covers over griddle soiled with grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and electrical outlets on cook line soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry in empty mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled in back room.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection 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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked bacon sm black refrigerator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty jugs of milk in sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Hand sink in front being repaired today Other sinks operating nearby
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach make table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sm black refrigerator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach make table
Stored food not covered. Flour and lard baking area
Apr 22, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Milk jug in sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salt
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on sugar container
Food stored on floor. Frying oil. Dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small black refrigerator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom by walk in freezer Sent operator copy of sign to print and post
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 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 meat over dough reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich make table- cut tomatoes 48 F - cold holding; cut lettuce 56 F - cold holding; ham 54 F - cold holding; sliced cheese 54 F - cold holding; shredded pork 54 F - cold holding; items placed in cooler 7:30 sound at 9:30. Recommend items be rapidly chilled in another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meat empanada 85 F - hot holding; recommend rapid reheating of items
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to make table
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink next to coffee machine and sink next to 3 compartment sink evidence of use as a dump sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to espresso machine
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Powdered sugar
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach in house only for clean not for sanitizing dishes. Operator had someone go to store.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Flan made Wednesday
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 jugs of milk opened
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager operator showed up during inspection
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler on the front line pulled pork (48F - cooling since yesterday)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handing cash while wearing gloves, cracking eggs remove gloves and no hand wash at all during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 75
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 75 out since Monday. French fries in cooler since 6am found at 9 recommend to rapid chill. Front line sandwich cooler Reach in cooler; raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding);
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Leaving milk out to make a dessert informed operator she will have to do Haccp a special process
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front line hand sink by prep table blocked by table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 5 employees present. Manager showed up during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.
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. Sandwich cooler and 2 door reach in cooler not maintaining 41F or below. Only has a walk in freezer to maintain temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing out at room temperature. Manager placed in pressure cooker to start cooking.
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.