Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie
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658 Sw Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34953Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St. Lucie has compiled 186 violations across 26 inspections, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection—nearly 40 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been endemic across the inspection record, with employee health policy violations appearing in at least 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections. Hand washing and food contact surface violations have also recurred repeatedly. A warning was issued on July 24, 2025 following an inspection documenting 39 total violations including 5 high-priority findings. Fire safety violations—moveable racks blocking marked exits—were documented on three consecutive inspection dates in July and January 2026. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 resulted in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 15 violations documented, though the high-priority cooking temperature violations cited suggest ongoing temperature control deficiencies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.07
violations / inspection
5.07 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Moveable racks blocking one of the exit doors. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Movable racks blocking door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Movable racks blocking door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Movable racks blocking door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By bread racks in kitchen
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Employee health policy, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie had?
- Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie find?
- Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Malaika Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery in Port St Lucie has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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