EUROPEAN AMERICAN BAKERY CAFE
Metro Parkway
Florida, 33912
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 unsecured tanks in kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled shelves soiled ceiling vent in kitchen by steam table. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under glass front reach in cooler by storage room. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food on the floor in the walk in freezer and a case of eggs stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest style reach in freezer by employee bathroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in dry storage area by grill. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Manager on duty is unable to locate documents at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Manager on duty is unable to locate documents at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no run in water at hand wash sink by ice machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed loose tiles by glass door reach in cooler across from dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oh cases of eggs stored on floor of walk in cooler and multiple cases of food on floor of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Observed case of eggs stored in floor of walk in cooler, and multiple cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above ready to eat food and access in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Observed raw salmon stored above ready to eat sauces in bottles in reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator states documents are locked in office, and that there is no access to office today due to manger being out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Observed no proof of employee health agreements as available. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on cook line above roll top reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed loose tiles by glass door reach in cooler across from dish machine. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oh cases of eggs stored on floor of walk in cooler and multiple cases of food on floor of walk in freezer. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board by microwave on cook line. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above ready to eat food and access in reach in cooler. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Operator states documents are locked in office, and that there is no access to office today due to manger being out. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator states documents are locked in office, and that there is no access to office today due to manger being out. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Operator states documents are locked in office, and that there is no access to office today due to manger being out. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Operator states documents are locked in office, and that there is no access to office today due to manger being out. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile as misplaced near kitchen entrance. Establishment is currently undergoing cosmetic renovations.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board by microwave.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like buildup on shelves in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salmon lox stored over ready to eat food items in reach in cooler station on cook line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink by dish machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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
- 36-34-5: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.
- 12B-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.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of alcohol stored in employee restroom.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.
- 03A-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**
- 11-27-4: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
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles near ice machine.
- 27-16-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).