Babe's Meat & Counter
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Babe's Meat & Counter, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “operator is doing a special process”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Palmetto Bay restaurant, which scores around 63. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment curing bacon without approved Process waiver. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing bacon without approved Process waiver. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03G-41-2
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Plan summited to Tallahassee was incomplete and not approved. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across from the grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened bottle of water inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in standing water inside the sink in the kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty around vents in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn underneath grill. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use paper towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
47
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab food off floor and throw away then continued to handle clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator on hand washing procedures.
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty around vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across from cook line.
23-03-4
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC vents/returns at kitchen preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 small cutting boards with mark not longer cleanable at storage rack.
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to slicing machine table.
36-27-5
86
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher Machine chlorine 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Ham, bacon, pastrami. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-41-1
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Vacuum packaged Salami, raw beef roast, raw steak without a HACCP plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salami, raw roast beef missing the date marked, owner labeled product on site. As per owner held for less than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-53-1
64
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment cures bacon, ham, pastrami.
03G-41-1
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Restaurant Vacuum Package raw meats.
03G-50-1
82
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in unit in front of the grill observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (50 F - Cold Holding), as per owner for less than 2 hours. Employee placed food items in the reach in cooler for a rapid cool.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded water onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babe's Meat & Counter last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babe's Meat & Counter on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babe's Meat & Counter?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Babe's Meat & Counter.
How does Babe's Meat & Counter compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Babe's Meat & Counter most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Babe's Meat & Counter's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Babe's Meat & Counter have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Babe's Meat & Counter 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 Babe's Meat & Counter inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Babe's Meat & Counter is inspected around two times per year on average.
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