Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

PANADERIA Y RESTAURANTE LA BAMBA INC.

3900 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3659114
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13500330
DBPR license4607463

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 5, 2026 11:32 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 6, 2026 9:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish stored with cooked chorizo in same container. Operator voluntarily discarded chorizo. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 38 rodent droppings at the entrance of dry storage located at the back side of the establishment, completely separated from food prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with food mixer part at prep area. Operator removed the chemical bottle. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near food prep area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at prep area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead rodents on trap at back of the dry storage located at the back side of the establishment, completely separated from food prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out with holes near bottom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; tomatoes, eggs and peppers containers stored on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at front counter. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.