Inspection Report

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EL PLATANITO

1360 US 1, VIN 5051 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32909

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1326524
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10941036
DBPR license1550759

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found, one fly observed. Operator had both fly screens open when inspectors arrived. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open milk at 49f cold holding, owner disgarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. No agreement of reporting issues to owner for new employees. Provided to owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria has been working for more than 60 days without food handler training. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator did not have well water report.

Basic 1

#1Basic14-55-4

Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Educated owner knife blocks not permitted because it cannot be cleaned.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.