DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BABALU'S CUBAN CAFE

With 6 documented inspections, BABALU'S CUBAN CAFE in PORT ST LUCIE has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1002-1004 SE PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13585370

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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. 0ppm ran again 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 83f hold holding, out for less then 3 hours is going to add to time plan Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894097

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In party area Repeat Violation
  • 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. 0 ppm hose was reinserted and now proper ppm 100ppm Corrected On-Site

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.