PAUL'S FRESH BAKERY

1800 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR #2500

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/15/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/15/2025

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: - approximately 36 Flying insects landing on display case holding pastry - 3 flying insects landing on grease paper holding pastry in display case. - 2 flying insect landing on baskets at front counter - 1 flying insects flying around bread slicer at front counter - 3 landing on single service bags in dry storage - Approximately 10 landing on shelves in dry storage area - 3 flying around dry storage area - 1 landing case of coffee saucer in dry storage - 3 landing on wall in dish area - 2 landing on paper towel dispenser in dish washing area. - 2 flying insects flying around dishwashing area - 1 flying insect landing in bread in display case at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-15: Observed - two flying insects landing on boxes in dry storage. PIC killed flies. - two flying insects flying around dish area. PIC killed flies. - three flying insects flying around kitchen. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/14/2025

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaged in low boy cooler in kitchen. See stop sale. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of clean pan cover in dish area. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado stored next to ready to eat cheese in flip top cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from dishwasher. Warning
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler, a quinoa date marked 2/7/25. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: - approximately 36 Flying insects landing on display case holding pastry - 3 flying insects landing on grease paper holding pastry in display case. - 2 flying insect landing on baskets at front counter - 1 flying insects flying around bread slicer at front counter - 3 landing on single service bags in dry storage - Approximately 10 landing on shelves in dry storage area - 3 flying around dry storage area - 1 landing case of coffee saucer in dry storage - 3 landing on wall in dish area - 2 landing on paper towel dispenser in dish washing area. - 2 flying insects flying around dishwashing area - 1 flying insect landing in bread in display case at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon sandwich stored next to cooked chicken sandwiches in flip top cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler, a quinoa date marked 2/7/25. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaged in low boy cooler in kitchen. See stop sale. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating bread and drinking red bull at baker station.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - 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
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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-36-4:Basic - 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 frontCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - 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.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed cooling drawers at cook line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - 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-54-4:Basic - 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
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bread in baskets displayed on glass shelf. Above display case
  • 12A-29-4:High 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.
  • 09-01-4:High 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-02-6:High 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-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing station used for dumping at front next to expresso machine. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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

Inspection Date: 5/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8674805

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear of establishment . Employee cleaned with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Boxes of frozen fries stored on floor. Inside walk I. Freezer,employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on front counter next to single service forks and spoons.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By the bakery preparation area microwave dirty.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishwasher area handwashing sink no running water.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket with only 150ppm. Employee discarded and corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today - cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); butter (70F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held for less than 2 hours. Employee removed and placed in working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing station by the dishwasher area, not working, completely shut off of hot/cold water
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitation bucket in handwashing sink by the bakery preparing area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634050

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-16: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed no measuring device for water. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633668

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Danny G on. 2/7/2024 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-16: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633619

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the kitchen.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect landing on crossaint in displace unit at front counter. Approximately 6 landing on display unit at front counter 1 flying over rolls on at display area. 1 landing on grease paper holding bread at display area. 1 landing above hand wash sink. Approximately 5 flying insect flying around dry storage area. Approximately 3 flying insects in bakery area. 1 landing on paper towel at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw bacon stored above ready to eat prosciutto. Rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed one small flying insect land on read to eat croissant.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed one small flying insect land on ready to eat croissant.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Danny G on. 2/7/2024
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632750

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored next to ready to eat items in flip top cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Still observed
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 7 flying insects flying around and landing on cases of service items in storage area. - Approximately 12 flying insect landing on wall and shelf in bakery. - Approximately 2 flying insects flying around bakery. - - - One flying insect landing in container holding chocolate chips. Employee discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed one flying insect landing on croissant in display unit at front counter. See stop sale. Approximately 6 landing on display unit at front counter 1 flying over rolls on at display area. 1 landing on grease paper holding bread at display area. 1 landing above hand wash sink. Approximately 5 flying insect flying around dry storage area. Approximately 3 flying insects in bakery area. 1 landing on paper towel at hand wash sink next to ice machine Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Danny G. Expired 2/7/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542055

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 130F. Employee discarded water and placed clean water to be heated to 135 or above. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored next to ready to eat items in flip top cooler in kitchen area.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 7 flying insects flying around and landing on cases of service items in storage area. - Approximately 12 flying insect landing on wall and shelf in bakery. - Approximately 2 flying insects flying around bakery. - - - One flying insect landing in container holding chocolate chips. Employee discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - One flying insect landing in container holding chocolate chips. See stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High 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 canelle (47F - Cold Holding); qinona (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding), cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding in walk-in cooler. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Operator unable to determine when items fell out of temperature. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed cooked chicken breast (42-45F - Cold Holding in flip top cooler in kitchen. Items were packed above fill line. PIC removed top layer and placed in cooler to rapid cool. - Observed canelle (47F - Cold Holding); qinona (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding), cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding in walk-in cooler. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Operator unable to determine when items fell out of temperature. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Danny G. Expired 2/7/2024.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541711

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of house Observed vents soiled with an accumulation of black debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed some vents cleaned. Time extended for remaining vents. **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351662

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Kitchen Observed dead small flying insects on a control device above salad station flip top cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of house Observed vents soiled with an accumulation of black debris. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Next to walk-in cooler. Observed case of soda not stored 6ft from floor. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen- next to stove Observed in use utensils stored in standing water at 91F. Manager discarded. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects flying around prep table across from pastry holding area. 4 flying insects landing on wall and cases of non food items in dry storage area. 2 flying insects at back exit door next to office. 1 flying insect flying in from dish washing area one flying insect flying around office area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High 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. Kitchen-Flip to cooler. Observed prosciutto ham (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (43-48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were placed on cooler the day prior to the inspection. Items were also packed above the fill line. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen-Flip to cooler. Observed prosciutto ham (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (43-48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were placed on cooler the day prior to the inspection. Items were also packed above the fill line. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site 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. Procedure sent to manager. Manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning