BABALU'S CUBAN CAFE

1002-1004 SE PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841677

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In new section
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spatula in tres Letche cake
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in sink still cold 36f shrimp Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8756510

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On clean dish rack
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in walk in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink. Educated Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448039

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dish area
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367239

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and hung Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.