LA PAISITA COLOMBIAN BAKERY AND RESTAURANT INC
LA PAISITA COLOMBIAN BAKERY AND RESTAURANT INC in PORT ST LUCIE has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
882 SW ST. LUCIE WEST BLVD STE 14
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472546
- 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Recommend installing a splash guard. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472534
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bag of starch stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Under hand sink in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Recommend installing a splash guard. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. 3 door cooler not allowing door to shut tightly. Same cooler water condesnstation. And expo cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under hot holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine found at 0 ppm. Unable to prime machine at this time. Education provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914435
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Bag of starch stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Under hand sink in the kitchen.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table
- 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. 3 door cooler not allowing door to shut tightly. Same cooler water condesnstation. And expo cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw fish in bucket. And bananas in bucket. Manager placed on crate. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under hot holding unit.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw fish in bucket in standing water. Education provided. Manager placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked 63F cooling. Beans made from last night. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine found at 0 ppm. Unable to prime machine at this time. Education provided. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken stored over yuka. Found in standing 2 door cooler. Education provided.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans cooked 63F cooling. 15 pounds. Found in walk in cooler made overnight, covered. Expo cooler - milk 48F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding, cream cheese 49F cold holding, milk 45F cold holding hot chocolate made with milk 51F cold holding
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door cooler - hot dog 61F cold holding, raw chicken 55F cold holding, cheese 55F cold holding, raw shell eggs 60F ambient, Expo cooler - milk 48F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding, cream cheese 49F cold holding, milk 45F cold holding hot chocolate made with milk 51F cold holding Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand washing sink in expo room. Inspector removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Tomato sauce. Made yesterday morning. Education provided.
Inspection Date: 1/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725233
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 2 door standing freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Found at 0 ppm. Manager called to be serviced. Blue line has a hole in line and leaks when running. Manager set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing 1 lid. In a shared plaza.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw hen still frozen sitting out. Recommend thawing methods. Manager placed hens in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food equipment left in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near walk in cooler. Manager placed paper towels near sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8877843
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In front room storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Employee cleaned on site. Corrected On-Site
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In reach in coolers in front of stove.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer not working. Manager stated company is currently working on it at time of inspection. No products is stored in freezer. Reach in freezers in use. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plantains on floor. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 2 Compartment sink. Provided printed copy to Manager. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above ready to eat sauce. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop sink bucket in front of hand sink in front room storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to 2 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620577
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at wait station are soiled/torn Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539711
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at wait station are soiled/torn Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink. Operator called for service on machine **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346758
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in wait station Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels jammed in ladies bathroom Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled. Corrected On-Site