Baba's Halal

451 E Altamonte Dr Unit FS09, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 · Permanent Food Service · License 6904875

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 74 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 21, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed by the Sep 21 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 21 follow-up), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic
-24
Extension granted on Jul 22, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul212026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
- 3 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Reach in cooler at front service counter chicken wings 50, hummus 47-50, sliced tomatoes 47-50. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed items on ice for temperature recovery.
Intermediate5
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  By mop sink.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Hand sink by mop sink. Employee provided soap.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Reach in front service counter
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Chicken wings 68°F thawing at room temperature by rice cooker. Employee placed in reach in cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Employee wiped plastic white lip.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Togo containers underneath hot steam table. Employee turned over.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  At mop sink.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Employee chained tanks.
  Fixed on the spot
  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.