TREE OF LIFE CUBAN FOOD
2400 DAIRY RD · WEST MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
42 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. White upright cooler cooling over night cooked plantains 50° yuka 62° cook rice 48° soup 83° **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham slice cheese 48° cut lettuce 48° cooked pork shredded pork 48° cooked chicken 45° mojo with fresh garlic n oil 48° sour cream with garlic 48° cook pork sitting out over night 88° **Warning**
03E-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . rice reheating since 9:00 found at 10:40 90° rechecked rice at 11:50 124°pork **Warning**
08A-08-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon with cooked chicken in the cook line cooler. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Handling ra pork then changed tasks by putting chopper together without removing gloves and washing hands. Educated employee and they removed gloves and washed hands. Cook on phone, removed unwashed plantain from cooler, peeled and then cut while wearing soiled gloves **Warning**
41-01-4High Priority – Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. C.h sliced turkey 43° sliced ham slice cheese 48° cut lettuce 48° cooked pork shredded pork 48° 50° cooked chicken 45° mojo sauce with garlic n oil and sour cream with garlic 48°in cooler over night, cook pork sitting out over night 88° White upright cooler c.h cooked plantains 50° cooling over night yuka 62° cook rice 48° soup 82° rice reheating since 9:00 found at 10:40 90° cook rechecked rice at 11:50 124°pork **Warning**
Intermediate 9
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice to make drinks. Purple nail polish **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
04-02-4Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. vHouse hold refrigeration used to store foods over night 48° stainless commercial cooler not maintaining 41° or below. 47° Chest freezer isn't working using bagged ice to keep raw products cold. No other means of refrigeration when a food delivery comes. **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owner **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. Meat slicer heavily spiled **Warning**
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
Basic 26
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled above 3 bin sink **Warning**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Tray with tongs **Warning**
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bar **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Back pack **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch, braclett **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
16-13-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reeducated employee **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Kick plates on gas stove **Warning**
14-25-4Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Pine cutting board **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and 3 bay sink **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bread and pastries have no labeleing from another facility **Warning**
33-33-4Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Fryers, coolers back store room **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Stainless RIC, and Hite upright cooler **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest freezer **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Bar door **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw pork ribs 79° thawing at room temperature since 7:00 found at 10:40 recommend to rapid chill or start cooking **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook took unwashed pepper to place in chopper. **Warning**
25-35-4Basic – Reuse of single-use articles. Water jugs **Warning**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the cutting board **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, water for empanada **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:50 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.