PANITAS BAKERY AND BISTRO
1910 N LINCOLN AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to stored dough in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of sliced ham (57F – Cold Holding) and shredded cheese (59F – Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator put food items in ice bath at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Behind large reach-in freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm in three-compartments sink. Operator diluted with water, retested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by utility cart with raw beef at warehouse washing room. Operator relocated cart. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with purple substance at front service counter.
Basic 3
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area and ware washing area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. All 4 reach-in coolers at cook line are not in working condition. No time/temperature control for safety food stored in reach-in coolers.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of raw chicken and 2 bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.