La Bendicionde Dios

2000 Palm Bay Road N.E, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Bendicionde Dios seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

La Bendicionde Dios scores about where you'd expect for a Palm Bay restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no date. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Milk not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees have any approved training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Roman still requires training others completed. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None on site, using tablets for sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: No test strips provided. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
74
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheese in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed employee had cut finger with band aid and no gloves while preparing food with utensils. Educated she needed to wash her hands, put fresh bandage on and wear gloves even with utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None on site, using tablets for sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees have any approved training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaner in front with what appears to be sanitizer.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated and gave reporting agreement to owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-03-5
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 no date. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front had spray bottle and rag in it. Hand wash sink in back had a water hose in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep tables in kitchen. Educated to place in sanitizer buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-09-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No toilet in customer restroom.
32-09-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is textured not cleanable in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stainless steel household style refrigerator missing handle for freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers soiled with grease. Exterior of microwave soiled.
23-03-4
29
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavy grease build up
23-03-4
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw beef stored over produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, tear in gasket on standing reach-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling vents in disrepair, hanging slightly from ceiling
36-32-5
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen flooring
36-02-5
95
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out cups and lids on floor Case of water **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bendicionde Dios last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bendicionde Dios on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bendicionde Dios?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Bendicionde Dios.

How does La Bendicionde Dios compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

La Bendicionde Dios most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has La Bendicionde Dios' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Bendicionde Dios have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Bendicionde Dios means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Bendicionde Dios inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Bendicionde Dios is inspected around two times per year on average.