Family Tradition Cafe

3555 Bayside Lakes Blvd Ste1, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Family Tradition Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Palm Bay sits at 76, putting Family Tradition Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two empty creamer bottles in front hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer under server station has torn gasket upper corner left door. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One of three tanks not secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in freezer not labeled or separated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under make table has a torn gasket upper section of left door.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in small freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to beverage station

24-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing dishes in sink upon arrival **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses, Provided the Operator a copy of the Employee Health Reporting Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Clean equipment stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash, operator placed a barrier between clean cutting boards and splash. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn

14-11-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over can drinks and pancake batter in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot to put time on board **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

13-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Tradition Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Tradition Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Tradition Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Family Tradition Cafe.

How does Family Tradition Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Family Tradition Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Family Tradition Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Tradition Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Tradition Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Family Tradition Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Tradition Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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