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El Platanito

1360 Us 1, Vin 5051, Palm Bay, FL 32909
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at El Platanito, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Palm Bay restaurants, the typical score is 76; El Platanito is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open milk at 49f cold holding, owner disgarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, one fly observed. Operator had both fly screens open when inspectors arrived. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. No agreement of reporting issues to owner for new employees. Provided to owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria has been working for more than 60 days without food handler training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator did not have well water report.
27-02-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Educated owner knife blocks not permitted because it cannot be cleaned.
14-55-4
52
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Educated operator. Is using time plan however lettuce was not marked
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas 70 F - ambient cooling; shredded cheese 70 F - ambient cooling; ham 54 F - ambient cooling; items were out of the fridge for the lunch rush and placed back in the fridge within last 30 mins for rapid chill **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
67
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoon and spatula **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Platanito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Platanito on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Platanito?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Platanito.

How does El Platanito compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

El Platanito most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has El Platanito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Platanito have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Platanito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Platanito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Platanito is inspected around two times per year on average.

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