PANADERIA Y RESTAURANTE LA BAMBA INC.
PANADERIA Y RESTAURANTE LA BAMBA INC. in FORT MYERS has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 10 reports on file
3900 PALM BEACH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/5/2026· 1w ago
Inspection #: 3688634
Inspection Completed - No Further Action1/6/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13606422
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out with holes near bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; tomatoes, eggs and peppers containers stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Eggs container on floor. **Time Extended**
1/5/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13500330
Facility Temporarily Closed3 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead rodents on trap at back of the dry storage located at the back side of the establishment, completely separated from food prep area. Warning
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out with holes near bottom. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; tomatoes, eggs and peppers containers stored on floor. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at front counter. Operator stored coffee filters covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish stored with cooked chorizo in same container. Operator voluntarily discarded chorizo. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 38 rodent droppings at the entrance of dry storage located at the back side of the establishment, completely separated from food prep area. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with food mixer part at prep area. Operator removed the chemical bottle. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near food prep area. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
8/21/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10919040
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between usesat cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over bread container. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored over flour bag. Operator moved the spray bottle proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site
4/14/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10715782
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout dining room.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint in prep area. Employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of butter stored on floor next to large dough mixer in prep kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over bakery speed rack in prep area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot spray under front counter under steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in prep area. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. Operator replaced soap, Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood soup prepared yesterday no date marking in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
2/13/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10715564
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic bin not labeled in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours ago no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
11/7/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8723485
Follow-up Inspection Required5 int, 4 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room area. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic bin not labeled in back kitchen. 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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. 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 stated that employee training is scheduled for 2 weeks from now. First class cancelled due to Hurricane. 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours ago no date mark. Warning
5/21/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8638614
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 5 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed scooper in ice bin. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use spoons stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed tongs on oven door. The operator removed the tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No hand washing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter and in kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No Proof of Certified Manager Certification. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certificates. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed chicken, beef and shrimp in walk-in cooler not date marked. Admin Complaint
3/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8544417
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 4 int, 8 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - 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
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use spoons stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on prep table. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High 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-02-5:High 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
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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
11/2/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8533841
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by front service counter.