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LA ESTANCIA DE LUISA

With 7 documented inspections, LA ESTANCIA DE LUISA in PALM BAY has achieved a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5270 BABCOCK STREET N.E. #28

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13529162

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Tech working on ice machine while inspectors on site. **Time Extended**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scope finished cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen soiled and hanging down. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing kit for bleach sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 47-03-4:- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed on exterior of hot water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891934

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scope finished cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen soiled and hanging down.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - 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.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - 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.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and flour containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. White uncooked rice stored uncovered. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near front hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing kit for bleach sanitizer.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaners in kitchen at triple sink. Repeat Violation
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bleach sanitizer at 200, reduced 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed on exterior of hot water heater.

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10707103

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706923

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777094

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 16-55-4:Basic - 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 Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in the kitchen- moved off floor by owner Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner hung up mop Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over pork. Owner moved items Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541072

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage over ware washing area Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Torn gaskets standing reach-in coolers Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375605

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles show water damage and disrepair in the kitchen area
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above the triple sink
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Raw shrimp in salad make table not covered and protected from contamination.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution in dish machine exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator diluted concentration until level reached 150ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; water pitcher in sink Corrected On-Site