LOPERA BAKERY BISTROT

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed cold water shut off in employees restroom. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee's restroom. Warning

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed an employee dry hands with a wiping cloth. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non-food grade bags in the reach in freezer.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Abdewbi Cherki certified through Prometric expired 2/13/2025.

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean utensils stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink near the service window. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked quiche in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cartons of heavy whipping cream in the reach in cooler in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a pitcher with water from the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean knives stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink near the service window .

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the onions. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic spoons, forks, and knives stored with the food contact surface up behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic utensils. Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed sandbags blocking the exit door in the prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary spray sanitizer at 500 ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the spray sanitizer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quiche prepared and held for more than 24 hours not date marked. The operator placed the correct date on the quiche. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of a black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit near the employee restroom locked. Repeat Violation

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in the kitchen. For reporting purposes only. The operator cleared the path to the exit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit expired 1/2022.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled above the dishmachine.

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean knives stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink near the service window .

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet. Corrected On-Site

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat tomato sauce in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed pooled eggs stored over cut lettuce in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel used to cover washed romaine lettuce. Operator removed the paper towel. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed apples in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw bacon. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one broken shell egg stored with intact raw shell eggs. Operator discarded the broken egg. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed linen couche used to prepare baguettes in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: Operator ordered Teflon couche. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed seating was increased to 60 seats from 25 seats. Provided operator with seating evaluation form for completion. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: Observed seating evaluation form not completed. Educated operator on the steps needed to complete the form. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin with black like substance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with dust in prep kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles, confirmed employee on prep shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over food on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread on floor in Walk in Freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employees no hand wash sign.