Inspection Report

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EUROPEAN AMERICAN BAKERY CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3351085
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370345
DBPR license4606616

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter portions at front counter at 65F cold holding. Operator moved to another cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with printed copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles near ice machine.

#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running water at hand wash sink near ice machine in back bakery area.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen as soiled with debris, and heavy mold like buildup on pipe on ceiling of walk in cooler.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on reach in cooler in kitchen.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#5Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of alcohol stored in employee restroom.

#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.