Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

EUROPEAN AMERICAN BAKERY CAFE

12450 METRO PKWY UNIT 1 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3734658
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773151
DBPR license4606616

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open can of sweetened condensed milk with mold-like growth in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled egg (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (57F – Cold Holding); ; potato salad (50F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F – Cold Holding); pasta salad (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); sprouts (51F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52F – Cold Holding) sliced cheese (55F – Cold Holding); at reach in coolers across from cook line. The operator states items have been in unit for over 4 hours and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled egg (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (57F – Cold Holding); ; potato salad (50F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F – Cold Holding); pasta salad (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); sprouts (51F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52F – Cold Holding) sliced cheese (55F – Cold Holding); at reach in coolers across from cook line. The operator states items have been in unit for over 4 hours and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near mop sink. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Alejandra Torres – 5/1/23 – FRLA and Ashley Sanchez Medina. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near exit door in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed quesadilla, soup, and donuts on shelf with dry storage goods at end of cook line, chef states the food is employee food. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep area at end of cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in baking area near ice machine is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.