BABE'S MEAT & COUNTER

BABE'S MEAT & COUNTER located in PALMETTO BAY has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

9216 SW 156 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13531932

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty around vents in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Warning
13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn underneath grill. Warning
21-04-4:Basic - In-use paper towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across from the grill. Repeat Violation Warning
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened bottle of water inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in standing water inside the sink in the kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment curing bacon without approved Process waiver. Stop sale was issued. Warning
03G-41-2:Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing bacon without approved Process waiver. Stop sale was issued. Warning
03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Plan summited to Tallahassee was incomplete and not approved. Warning

9/26/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10877644

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty around vents in kitchen area.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across from cook line. Repeat Violation
12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab food off floor and throw away then continued to handle clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator on hand washing procedures.

5/14/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10754294

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across from cook line.

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

3 basic

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC vents/returns at kitchen preparation area.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 small cutting boards with mark not longer cleanable at storage rack.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to slicing machine table.

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8564741

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

03G-41-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Ham, bacon, pastrami. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Spoke to Jose Quiñones on the phone during the inspection Mr Quinones approved an extension until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Vacuum packaged Salami, raw beef roast, raw steak without a HACCP plan. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: HACCAP Plan was submitted and is under review. As per Jose Quiñones violation will be time extended until next routine. **Time Extended**

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8565493

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Warning

12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8347532

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 1 basic

03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salami, raw roast beef missing the date marked, owner labeled product on site. As per owner held for less than 48 hours. Warning
03G-41-1:Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Ham, bacon, pastrami. Repeat Violation Warning
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. Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Vacuum packaged Salami, raw beef roast, raw steak without a HACCP plan. Repeat Violation Warning

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