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TREE OF LIFE CUBAN BAKERY

1200 MALABAR RD SE STE 2 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3445407
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734433
DBPR license1506654

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat over dough reach in cooler

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich make table- cut tomatoes 48 F – cold holding; cut lettuce 56 F – cold holding; ham 54 F – cold holding; sliced cheese 54 F – cold holding; shredded pork 54 F – cold holding; items placed in cooler 7:30 sound at 9:30. Recommend items be rapidly chilled in another cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meat empanada 85 F – hot holding; recommend rapid reheating of items

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to make table

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink next to coffee machine and sink next to 3 compartment sink evidence of use as a dump sink

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#11Intermediate53A-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/ **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-06-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to espresso machine

#14Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 4

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom

#2Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Powdered sugar

#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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