PAUL'S FRESH BAKERY
1800 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR #2500 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bread in baskets displayed on glass shelf. Above display case
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 employee texting on cell phone. Proceeded to engaged in food preparation without washing hands nor glove change.
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling dessert shells with bare hands. No heat was applied to dessert shells prior to be displayed for sale.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at front counter/ drink preparation area – approximately 6 small flying Insects landing on clean plates. Additionally observed approximately 11 small flying insects landing on food storage shelves, coffee packages and wine bottles. Additionally observed 5 small flying insects in baker station landing on baking equipment. Additionally observed 4 small flying insects flying around kitchen.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler – sliced ham (48F – Cold Holding); French onion soup (46F – Cold Holding); minestrone soup (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours, items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler – sliced ham (48F – Cold Holding); French onion soup (46F – Cold Holding); minestrone soup (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours, items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen additionally observed handwashing sink obstructed in dishwashing room. Operator cleared areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing station used for dumping at front next to expresso machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink without paper towels at dishwashing room. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating bread and drinking red bull at baker station.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at reach in cooler kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's phone stored on prepping table at baker station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed speed rack loaded with bread stored in front counter area, bread exposed to dust. Operator stored correctly. Additionally observed cinnamon dispenser and other coffee condiments exposed to splash condiments stored next to handwashing station at front**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front door propped open with small flying insects present inside.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed cooling drawers at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler at front – Jar of orange juice not covered. Operator placed plastic wrap on jar's opening. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed speed rack loaded with bread stored in front of handwashing station, bread exposed to splash. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.