LOPERA BAKERY BISTROT
2336 GULF GATE DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed an employee dry hands with a wiping cloth. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non-food grade bags in the reach in freezer.
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Abdewbi Cherki certified through Prometric expired 2/13/2025.
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
24-28-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean utensils stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink near the service window. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.