Al Houda
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Al Houda eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinated chicken in bottom of make table 50f cold holding, owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in bowl stored over case of raw lamb in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pomegranate juice case stored on floor in dry storage shed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing. Screen pulled back and not effective. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior /shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door glass freezer in back, bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two lamb legs stored in reach in freezer in back not in container laid on top of a case of chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler in front has damaged gasket repaired with epoxy. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medications on top of back make table.
41-07-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and cooking scissors in dirty water room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over raw lamb in back reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken halves 50f in make table back of kitchen, moved to reach in freezer for rapid chill. Re-temp after 30 minutes 46f. Operator will continue to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk with no date marking.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most prepared meats no date marking, operator stated he is the only chef and keeps track. Explained it must be date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in front has damaged gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Drinks and oil on floor in back storage area and kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Thermometers missing in reach in cooler and make table in back. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both make tables, cook line ovens, and stove front soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets for reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled. Hood filter covers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door open, operator pulled down a bug screen but it does not seal the opening.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls near cook line soiled with food and debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt had cup for scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Hod license on phone but not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items like cell phones and toys over back make table in hanging rack.
40-06-5
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May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored on top of yogurt sauce moved by owner **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes on floor moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave on upper rack
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
67
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over falafel **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef. Reach in glass door freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken. Cooked lamb and cooked rice. 2 door reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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 2 door reach in glass cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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.sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All filters are missing. Operator is cleaning them but still using grill
14-42-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Perp area by coolers
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan. Grease on hood
23-03-4
33
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris residue on reach-in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
82
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
41
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal medication on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw ground beef 2 door glass cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep area and front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in 2 door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Grape leaves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Bottom reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Houda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Houda on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Houda?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Al Houda.
How does Al Houda compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Al Houda most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Al Houda's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Al Houda have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Al Houda means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Al Houda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al Houda is inspected around two times per year on average.
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