PANITAS BAKERY AND BISTRO
7006 HANLEY RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. The only chlorine available in the establishment is not for food contact surfaces. Operator went to store and bought approved sanitizer back to the establishment at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers, then put them on drain board to air dry without proper sanitation. Discussed with operator about the proper procedures for manually ware washing. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A gallon of milk 57 F stored in handwash sink at front service area. Employee moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A gallon of milk stored in handwash sink at front service counter. Employee moved it to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Provided a few test strips to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all 5 handwashing sinks in the entire establishment included restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a physical copy, 1 employee signed and date agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. 2 quarts of chicken soups in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater and keys stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed items from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a physical copy to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of dust and grease. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:35 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.