VEN PACA LATIN FOOD
1390 S US HWY 1 · MALABAR · Brevard County · FL 32950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees came in from outside put on gloves without washing hand **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal chicken and pork over ready-to-eat food in cook line cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw chicken stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 50F **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked raw pork 50F Raw chicken and pork in cook line cooler 60F **Warning**
Intermediate 7
52-04-5Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. On menu states red snapper invoice states yellow tail snapper. Operator fixed menus at the time of inspection **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In dish room. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food stored in the hand sink on cook line **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
Basic 4
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working had to use flash light **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:43 PM.
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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.