La Estancia De Luisa
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, La Estancia De Luisa has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Estancia De Luisa was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Palm Bay restaurant, which scores around 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp and raw seafood vegetables mix in make table. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing strips for testing chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top back walls interior of ice machine have mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled.
22-16-4
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing kit for bleach sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pots stored on clean rack soiled with old flood debris on exterior near rim and handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine front of house soiled on side walls upper area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Tech working on ice machine while inspectors on site. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scope finished cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen soiled and hanging down. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans stored upright above triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
67
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door reach in cooler in front of store. Raw pork 51f cold holding dated 9-23-25, Raw cased chicken breasts 48f cold holding, raw wrapped chicken breasts 49f cold holding, raw pork 51f cold holding, meats stop sale. Two door reach in toward center isle front of store raw pork belly 50f cold holding, pork sausage 48f cold holding.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door reach in cooler in front of store. Raw pork 51f cold holding dated 9-23-25, Raw cased chicken breasts 48f cold holding, raw wrapped chicken breasts 49f cold holding, raw pork 51f cold holding. Two door reach in toward center isle front of store raw pork belly 50f cold holding, pork sausage 48f cold holding. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing kit for bleach sanitizer.
16-33-4
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. Provided operator with flyer. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pots stored on clean rack soiled with old flood debris on exterior near rim and handle.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaners in kitchen at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bleach sanitizer at 200, reduced 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine front of house soiled on side walls upper area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen soiled and hanging down.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans stored upright above triple sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both Two door reach in coolers in front of store against wall, gaskets not sealing. Exterior thermometer at 50 against wall unit and 49 for center isle unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and flour containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. White uncooked rice stored uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scope finished cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
29
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
67
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
95
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over pork. Owner moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not pulling sanitizer appropriately **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in the kitchen- moved off floor by owner **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner hung up mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature; raw chicken and raw beef above raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution in dish machine exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator diluted concentration until level reached 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, tomatoes stocked above the chill line 44-54F, employees had restocked recently, educated operator who reduced the level of product to below the chill line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; water pitcher in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles show water damage and disrepair in the kitchen area
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above the triple sink
24-05-4
Basic - Raw shrimp in salad make table not covered and protected from contamination.
08B-12-5
47
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Shrimp and fish thawing in sink. Still 32f-37f cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp, fish and chicken thawing at room temperature Still 33f-37f. Educated and had put in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice,sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets upright freezer front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Estancia De Luisa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Estancia De Luisa on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Estancia De Luisa?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Estancia De Luisa.
How does La Estancia De Luisa compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
La Estancia De Luisa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has La Estancia De Luisa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Estancia De Luisa have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Estancia De Luisa 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 Estancia De Luisa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Estancia De Luisa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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