La Estancia de Luisa
5270 Babcock Street N.E. #28, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505834
What drove the grade
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Educated operator on sanitizing equipment after washing. Set up triple sink
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Milk and heavy cream opened yesterday
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chlorine Inspector gave some strips
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gaskets torn reach in cooler
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In kitchen
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.