SERGIO'S AMERICAS BAKERY
10264 W SAMPLE RD · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33065
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook wash hands in sink for less than 10 seconds after handling raw chicken. She then washed hands for at least 20 seconds after being told. **Warning**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed female cook touch raw beef with gloves on and then touch cooked plantains to put them on a to go box for an order, using the same gloves. She was instructed to reheat or discard the plantains but did not. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch raw pork and then handled clean plate for order with the same gloves, instructed to remove gloves, wash hands, and then to wash hands before handling clean plates. **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed cook wash hands with water that is 85°F at handwash sink in kitchen after handling raw chicken. **Warning**
08A-03-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored on top of bag of corn in Kool It freezer. Employee properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed in Kelvinator cooler: raw beef in bowl stored above partially opened container of coleslaw and raw chicken stored above covered container of cut lettuce. Employees instructed to properly store foods and they did so. .**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches behind Kool It freezer in kitchen on sticky glue trap. Observed 1 live roach on floor behind Kool It freezer in kitchen on sticky glue trap. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of dried corn in a bowl inside of a grey plastic bin in storage shelf in kitchen, see stop sale. Observed 1 live roach under stove in kitchen and 1 live roach under grill in the kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on sticky glue trap on floor in kitchen under storage shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-03-4High Priority – Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs on shelf under stove, ambient air temperature is 78°F. Employee put them back in cooler, they had been out of temperature under 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of dried corn in a bowl in grey plastic bin on storage shelf in kitchen; Dried corn about 1/4 cup. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on mop sink, fitting added to hose bibb. **Warning**
Intermediate 11
14-74-5Intermediate – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kelvinator cooler in kitchen has an ambient air temperature of 58°F, employee turned temperature gauge down. Ambient air temperature is now 43°F.*Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed female cook wash hands in triple sink after handling raw chicken, she washed hands over rolling pin in the triple sink. She was instructed to wash her hands in the hand wash sink and did so. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in the Kelvinator cooler:; 15lbs coleslaw (1:10-2:26PM from 63-61°F to 61-60°F- Cooling), employee turned down cooler temperature gauge. **Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-03-5Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. National Registry CFM certificate issue date is 05/21/2012. This manager is currently not at restaurant. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed sponge, and cup with soap and water stored in front area handwash sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing wiping cloth in front counter handwash sink. She was told that this sink is for handwashing only. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 84°F at handwash sinks in bathroom and kitchen. Observed water temperature at 83°F at handwash sink in front counter. No hot water in the establishment. **Warning** **Warning**
53A-05-5Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. There are 4 employees currently working. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temperature at 84°F. No hot water in the establishment. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink in front counter area and hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee put paper towels at sink.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in front counter area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 14
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead roaches in control devices. Observed at least 3 dead roach on sticky glue trap in kitchen under preparation table with rice cooker. Observed 10 dead roaches on sticky glue trap in kitchen behind Kool It freezer in kitchen. Observed at least 4 dead roaches on sticky glue trap in front counter area next to dining room under hand wash sink. Observed at least 35 dead roaches on sticky glue trap on floor in kitchen under storage shelf in kitchen. Observed 15 dead roaches on sticky glue trap behind orange juicing machine in front counter area near bakery display case across from dining area. **Warning** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on both shelves under stove in kitchen and under grill in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen in front of Kelvinator cooler. Observed 2 dead roaches in grease under stove in kitchen cookline and 1 dead roach under handwash sink near dining room in front area, and 1 dead roach under bakery display case in front counter. Manager instructed to remove roaches and to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
16-13-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing and rinsing, but not sanitizing utensils in triple sink. Cook washed hands over rolling pin in triple sink after handing raw chicken and changing gloves, other employee then washed and rinsed rolling pin but did not sanitize it and removed it from sink to use. He was instructed to set up sanitization compartment in triple sink. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under Kelvinator fridge in kitchen and under triple sink under leaking pipe. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris under sink, under equipment and under shelves and in corners throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen and bathroom. **Warning**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in plastic grocery store bag in Kool It freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed cooked shredded beef thawing at room temperature on top of Imperial bakery oven. Employees instructed to put it in the cooler and they did so. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near bathroom in rear of establishment, at least 30 flies observed around mop. Employees instructed to properly store mop. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed with large grey storage bins of flour, cornmeal, and sugar in bakery section of kitchen on prep table shelf. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.