AMERICAS BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
4801 S UNIVERSITY DR STE 123, Davie FL 33328 · 954 792 6677
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025015195 | Jan 13, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. 2 gel sprays stored on shelf with clean dishes. Manager removed medicine from shelf.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas stored in non food grade bag in stand up freezer. Manager placed empanadas in food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1). Raw beef stored over arepas on bakers rack in walk in freezer. 2). Raw Chicharron stored over plantains in reach in freezer in side room behind swing door. Manager moved raw food to bottom shelves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD 40 stored on shelf over bin of flour and floor mixer in kitchen. Manager moved WD 40 from shelf.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with grease and food debris. Can opener was placed to be washed and sanitized.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pinto beans and sauce prepared 2 days ago not dated in walk in cooler. Manager dated foods.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of rice in kitchen. Manager removed bowl from rice.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizing solution not set up whilst employee washing dishes and utensils. Advised manager to set up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bins of flour stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed flour from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in walk in freezer soiled with black mold like substance.
Stored food not covered. Pot of cooked beans, prepared 2 days ago, not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 on shelf next to spices at back prep area. Employee moved can to chemical shelf.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottles in Motak reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar by espresso machine not labeled. Employee labeled.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table in table, rice 87F at 9:35am (heated cooling from approximately 7:30am). Manager spread rice in shallow pans and moved to freezer to rapid chill to 70F.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after handling raw steak without first washing hands. Reviewed proper washing procedures with employee and she washed hands and put on new gloves.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food..Metal bowl in ice machine. Manager removed bowl.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House flan and rice puddings in grab and go cooler do not have address and name of establishment on label.
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Sir Lawrence reach in cooler by entrance to dining area, container of raw prepared chicken on upper shelf above open bags of commercially cooked plantains and open bags of fries. Employee rearranged freezer to properly separate all foods.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, flat of raw shell eggs above box of plantains and tray with raw ground beef above box of potatoes. Manager rearranged items to properly separate.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Sir Lawrence reach in cooler by entrance to dining area, container of raw prepared chicken and containers of raw individually wrapped steaks above container of portioned raw shrimp. Employee rearranged freezer for proper separation of all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by cookline, under no time or temperature control, rice (72F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and out of cooler approximately 2.5 hours to use first. Employee moved rice to fliptop lower cooler to rechill.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top cup of water on prep table with spices and cooking sauces by kitchen fliptop unit. Employee covered and removed water.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open top cup of water by kitchen fliptop unit. Employee covered and removed water.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area as evidenced by partially eaten plate of food by fliptop unit in kitchen. Employee removed food from kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil by hand sink in walkway area in front of kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepared flans and beverages in dining area reach in cooler not properly labeled. Manager added hand written stickers with correct information.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at front counter hand sink. Manager hand wrote sign and posted during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil by cook line not labeled.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, pot of cooked rice (72F - Cooling). Per manager made last night and in cooler more than 6 hours. See stop sale. Manager discarded rice.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs on shelf above open box of potatoes. Manager inverted to properly separate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, open case of raw burger patties above gallon containers of commercial sauces. Manager rearranged items to move burgers to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, pot of cooked rice (72F - Cooling). Per manager made last night and in cooler more than 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Empanadas, sausage, fried potato balls, and boiled potatoes in front counter display missing time mark. Per manager placed in unit approximately 7:30am. Manager added time marks.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty dirty glassware in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed glassware to kitchen to be washed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In dining room glassfront cooler, house made flans, oatmeal beverages, and
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in bulk rice container. Employee removed bowl.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in walkway area by kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in contact with dry beans and rice in bulk containers in kitchen. Employee removed scoops and properly stored.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual flans, rice puddings, oatmeal beverages, and fresh sugar cane beverages missing all labeling in dining room self serve cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink. Sign provided to be posted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil at cook line missing labels.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to soda rack in storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall behind soda rack in storage area.
One Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above hood.
Some light shield soiled in kitchen.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to soda boxes in storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall behind soda rack in storage area.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler upper; Cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (44F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Lower migali reach in cooler pancake batter; (45F cold holding )pooled eggs (47F cold holding ). Equipment was in defrost mode less than 2 hours ago during inspection. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rust remover stored above glasses in storage area. Operator moved glasses
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to soda boxes in storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall behind soda rack in storage area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.