PANADERIA Y RESTAURANTE LA BAMBA INC.
3900 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (47F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the chorizo to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in men's restroom. The operator removed and sanitized area in mens restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use spoons stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on prep table. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:16 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.