Malabar — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Malabar, Florida has 5 food establishments with 113 inspections on record. The pass rate is 75%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 6.9 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

5Facilities
113Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
75%Pass Rate
6.9Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Malabar Mo's 39 329 1
Ven Paca Latin Food 25 205 0
Yellow Dog Cafe 27 183 0
Habitat Golf Course 22 91 0
Vw Mr K Food Store 0 0 0

Malabar Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Malabar 75% Pass Rate 75%
Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
Malabar 6.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.9
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Malabar 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Malabar Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Malabar Mo's 5 (1 high) Call Back - Extension given, pending

Malabar Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
23 Chemical properly stored 2,073
14 Food contact surfaces 1,431
08 Proper hand/arm washing 904
22 Consumer advisory 902
03 Employee health reporting 896

Malabar Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

6Actions on Record
$3,080Total Fines
$513Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
1Facilities Fined

Malabar Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

1Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Cooking without hood suppression 1

Malabar Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Malabar has 1 FDACS-regulated facilities with 4 inspections on record.

1Retail Facilities
4FDACS Inspections

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Malabar: Notable Restaurants

Malabar Mo's

Malabar · Most Closures

39 inspections 329 violations 1 closures

Yellow Dog Cafe

Malabar · Most Inspected

27 inspections 183 violations

Ven Paca Latin Food

Malabar · Most Inspected

25 inspections 205 violations

Malabar Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Malabar?
Malabar, Florida has 5 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Malabar?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Malabar is 75%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
What are the most common health violations in Malabar?
The most frequently cited violations in Malabar are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How does Malabar compare to the Florida state average?
Malabar has a pass rate of 75%, which is 10.9 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 6.9 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Malabar?
Food establishments in Malabar have an average of 22.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Malabar been assessed?
Food establishments in Malabar have been assessed $3,080 in fines across 6 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $513 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Malabar restaurants?
1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Malabar. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Malabar inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Malabar, Florida has 1 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 4 inspections on record.

In the News Malabar

Malabar Restaurants & Food Establishments (5)

Malabar Mo's 1 closure

2805 MALABAR ROAD, Malabar

39 inspections · 329 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Ven Paca Latin Food

1390 S US HWY 1, Malabar

25 inspections · 205 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Yellow Dog Cafe

905 US HWY 1, Malabar

27 inspections · 183 violations · Last: May 2026

Habitat Golf Course

3591 FAIRGREEN ST, Malabar

22 inspections · 91 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Vw Mr K Food Store FDACS Retail

6645 Babcock ST SE, Malabar

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water