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PANITAS BAKERY AND BISTRO

1910 N LINCOLN AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3667656
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526948
DBPR license3918232

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced ham, butter and other ready to eat food in Walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line Cold Holding: sliced ham 48 F, sliced American cheese 49 F, shredded queso Gouda, raw chicken 51 F. Employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The faucets connected to garden hose next to mop sink and by cook line. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Plywood not sealed bove ware washing area and food prep area at back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door and door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. A case of whole potatoes, whole carrots and whole avocados stored over cooked shredded beef and peeled plantains in walk-in cooler. Employee moved ready to eat food to other shelves to prevent cross cross **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.