EUROPEAN AMERICAN BAKERY CAFE
12450 METRO PKWY UNIT 1 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell egg ambient temperature (51F – Cold Holding) stored in kitchen line, the eggs were stacked above fill line. The operator relocated the eggs to a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the food. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near mop sink.
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink near dish machine had a dump grate in sink. The operator removed the grate. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near dry storage area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 salmon fillets that were thawed without first removing from the packaging on the cook line. Educated operator on correct thawing, and operator discarded the salmon fillets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of individual plastic bottles of water stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on freezer floor.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy to hang in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:48 AM.
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.