TREE OF LIFE CUBAN BAKERY

Name: TREE OF LIFE CUBAN BAKERY
Address: 1200 MALABAR RD SE STE 2, PALM BAY, FL, 32907, US
Rating: 83.3

1200 MALABAR RD SE STE 2, PALM BAY, FL 32907

License #1506654

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

83.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TREE OF LIFE CUBAN BAKERY in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 16, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked bacon in small black refrigerator.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit in front has torn gasket right door. Gaskets on make table.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry in empty mop bucket.
[53B-13-5] 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. Melina has been working temp for more than 60 days with out proper training.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Ice maker water filter has no date on it.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and electrical outlets on cook line soiled with grease.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled in back room.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. small black refrigerator ; shelled eggs (60F - ambient ); French fries (49F - Cold Holding) both placed in the refrigerator less than four hours ago, moved to rapid chill.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink and handwashing sink on cook line out of soap.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in front ice maker.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Vent hood covers over griddle soiled with grease.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near meat slicer has no hot water, handle just spins and doesnt open hot supplied water.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small black refrigerator frozen with ambient temp of 60f cold holding.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer (white chest) in back storage room has ice build up on interior walls and bottom.

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