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 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken pot pie soup 115F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at stove. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator on the handwash sink strictly being used for handwash only. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at frontline handwash sink next to Steam Table. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints at cookline.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cut lemons exposed to splash at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the cut lemons next to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink next to ice machine in disrepair. Operator informed the handwash sink in the process of being repaired.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.