LA PAISITA COLOMBIAN BAKERY AND RESTAURANT INC
882 SW ST. LUCIE WEST BLVD STE 14, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 585-414-1402
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in sink next to prep sink. Removed by owner.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Some Frozen food items in walk in cooler.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Provided sign.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Owner closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf. Owner corrected.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table
Jul 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 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. Ran dish machine found at 0 ppm. Unable to prime machine at this time. Education provided.
Bag of starch stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Under hand sink in the kitchen.
Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table
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.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under hot holding unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 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. Beans cooked 63F cooling. Beans made from last night.
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.
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.
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
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand washing sink in expo room. Inspector removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager placed paper towels at sink.
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.
Bag of starch stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Under hand sink in the kitchen.
Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table
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.
Food stored on floor. Raw fish in bucket. And bananas in bucket. Manager placed on crate.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under hot holding unit.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food equipment left in sink. Manager removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near walk in cooler. Manager placed paper towels near sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 2 door standing freezer.
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.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing 1 lid. In a shared plaza.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Informed Manager.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above ready to eat sauce.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop sink bucket in front of hand sink in front room storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to 2 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In front room storage area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Employee cleaned on site.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In reach in coolers in front of stove.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plantains on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 2 Compartment sink. Provided printed copy to Manager.
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at wait station are soiled/torn
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink. Operator called for service on machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at wait station are soiled/torn
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels jammed in ladies bathroom
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in wait station
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.