Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie
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1002-1004 Se Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34952Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St. Lucie has accumulated 54 violations across 14 inspections since 2017, averaging 3.9 per visit. The facility was shut down once in 2019 for rodent activity but complied during the emergency order callback. Top recurring violations include food contact surfaces, outer openings protection, and consumer advisories, with no fire safety violations or fines on record.
Most recent closure: April 16, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie: Emergency Closure History (1)
Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie last shut down?
- Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie was last shut down on April 16, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie had?
- Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie find?
- Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on August 19, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- Yes, Babalu's Cuban Cafe in Port St Lucie has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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