PANITAS BAKERY AND BISTRO
1910 N LINCOLN AVE, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
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APR 25
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of cooked black bean (96F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top at cook line.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The faucets connected to garden hose next to mop sink and by cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Plywood not sealed bove ware washing area and food prep area at back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door and door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced ham, butter and other ready to eat food in Walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line Cold Holding: sliced ham 48 F, sliced American cheese 49 F, shredded queso Gouda, raw chicken 51 F. Employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The faucets connected to garden hose next to mop sink and by cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Plywood not sealed bove ware washing area and food prep area at back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door and door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. A case of whole potatoes, whole carrots and whole avocados stored over cooked shredded beef and peeled plantains in walk-in cooler. Employee moved ready to eat food to other shelves to prevent cross cross
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee added chlorine, tested 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of white rice (111F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top. Employee moved white rice to walk-in cooler to cool instead holding hot.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Portable air conditioner stored in front of handwash sink next to three-compartments sink. Employee moved ac unit away from handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed food containers in handwash sink at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yuca, cooked chicken soup and various cooked food in walk-in cooler and large reach-in coolers in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at three-compartments sink area.
Accumulation of yellow/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door and door gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On plastic air strips in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee added sani tablets, tested 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A gallon of milk 60 F store on front counter. Employee moved to reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Beverage air glass door cooler in kitchen - Cold Holding: chicken soup 45 F, sliced ham 46 F, sliced cheddar cheese 45 f. Employee moved items to other reach-in cooler, re temped: chicken soup 44 F, sliced ham 42 F, sliced cheddar cheese 43 F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of cooked black bean (96F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer blade soiled with old food debris. Meat slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled coffee cup stored in handwash sink at front service counter. Removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table with meat slicer. Removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door and door gasket disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at front service counter. Employee moved handle up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Long spoon stored in standing water at 73 F by espresso machine.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (50 - Cold Holding) on front counter Observed employee place in reaching cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 5 cups stored in hand sink on service line Corrected observed employee remove
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with bleach with no label under 3-compartment sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white small Kenmore refrigerator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in water temped at 84F on cookline adjacent to grill top
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance and old food buildup along walk-in cooler gaskets
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on service line Corrected -observed employee label
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored in non food grade bag in walk-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a black bowl stored in hand sink on cookline Hand sink in dish area blocked by push cart
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with purple sanitizer stored at front register Corrected observed employee label
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor under prep table next to lobby door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along door frame of walk-in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and service spoons stored in water temped at 70 F on cookline prep table adjacent to oven top
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cookline
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood along ceiling above walk-in freezer
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee replaced gloves with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler, corrected, employee placed raw eggs on bottom shelf at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by dish tub, corrected, employee removed tub during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Corrected operator replaced soap at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef m cooked chicken, cooked shredded beef all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating on cooks line, corrected, cooked discontinued eating during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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