IMPORTICO'S BAKERY CAFE
134 S INDIAN RIVER DR, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · 772-429-3435
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressing in make table cooler. Employee corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 87F cold holding. Per employee, had out for service 1 hour. Employee placed back in cooler to rapid chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Education provided and informed the correct location of the vacuum breaker. Please place on the right hand side where the hose is attached.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Employee dated for yesterday.
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. For Allison. Signed.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Green substance. Employee labeled soap.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not in use at this time. No dishes or glasses found in dish machine. Per employee, only bring used for storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. M.D started in november 2025, had employee sign employee reporting agreement.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M.D. hired in november 2025 no proof of training.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager states dishwasher not working, they are utilizing triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Beverage cooler on front counter not in use.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee put on hook
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. D.A expired 2/23.
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. Per employee, refrigerator noticed refrigerator not working since Saturday.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Unable to run. Per employee, not working at this time. 3 compartment sink is being utilized.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table cooler and refrigerator #1
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refrigerator #1 milk 53F cold holding, slice deli ham 52F cold holding, salami 53F cold holding, milk 52F cold holding, turkey slices 56F cold holding, cream cheese spread packets 54F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 73F cold holding. Provided education to staff on site. Operator will place on time plan. Refrigerator #1 milk 53F cold holding, slice deli ham 52F cold holding, salami 53F cold holding, milk 52F cold holding, turkey slices 56F cold holding, cream cheese spread packets 54F cold holding. Per employee, some times were in cooler overnight and the other milks was just received. Advised to rapid cool and place in another cooler.
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. butter 73F cold holding. Per employee, Sitting out since 7am. Employee will discard at 11am.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket. Inspector removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For butter in styrofoam cup found at ambient temperature. Provided printed copy and filled out by Inspector.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. D.A expired 2/23.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed.
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. Per employee, refrigerator noticed refrigerator not working since Saturday.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Unable to run. Per employee, not working at this time. 3 compartment sink is being utilized.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table cooler and refrigerator #1
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ Stephanie Blankenship 1-31-2019
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Inspector fixed chemical line in bottle, primed, and reran and still found at 0ppm. Three compartment sink is set up.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut tomatoes. Employee removed.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0 ppm. Informed employee. Found at 200 pm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat breads. Informed employee. In standing cooler #2. Employee placed on bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46F cold holding and chicken salad 45F cold holding Employee stated was in and out or cooler due to preparing. Advised to rapid chill. Employee moved to cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hose line.
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/ Stephanie Blankenship 1-31-2019
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. M.E.
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. Ambient thermometer reads 50F. Recommend to keep doors closed, place time/temperature control for safety foods in another cooler, and/or place in ice bath during service. Employee started to removed items and place in another cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup next to coffee station. Employee removed and placed in container on shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on left side flip top make table cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Container of food in hand sink. Informed manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Center reach in tall cooler not operating.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Informed manager.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of both microwave ovens. Informed Manager.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. First test 0 ppm, informed manager. Change out sanitation solution. Second test 50 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for dish machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handlers on small reach in cooler. Informed manager.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. One employee drink on preparation counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Center tall reach in cooler not operating.
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. French bread in basket on front counter is not wrapped or behind a physical barrier
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle stand up reach in cooler milk (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding)
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. Emailed paperwork
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bre stated that she is a manager and has been employed for 2 months. Has not taken course
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. Emailed paperwork
Food stored on floor. Case of chips stored on the floor behind counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service Togo containers stored on the floor behind counter
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Doilies for direct contact with pastries are stored in open cases with food contact surface facing upwards Operator covered
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at coffee/drink bar for self service are not protected. Operator moved behind front counter
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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.