PAO DE MINAS BAKERY
2215-A WINKLER AVE, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 914-943-1475
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Sending to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Sending to operator via email.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager not on site for inspection. Currently there are 4 employees actively engaged in food handling or preparation.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chicken pastry at front counter 112F, operator states they discard after 4 hours if unsold. Emailed copy of instructions and form to operator.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while preparing dough at the front counter.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door, the operator removed the tongs.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of spaghetti sauce, and one can of ketchup dented at the seam. The operator segregated the items for return.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef in plastic wrap stored over cheese pastry not commercially packaged. The operator relocated the items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef pastry (111F - Hot Holding); cheese pastry (109F - Hot Holding); chicken pastry (110F - Hot Holding) stored in hot holding unit at front counter. The operator states they have been in case for less than 2 hours, and states they are discarded after 4 hours. Educated on time as a public health control and provided the form via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, purple chemical stored near 3 compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of reach in cooler at prep area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bananas stored directly under paper towels and soap dispenser at front counter. The operator moved the items.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed non raw eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler by dough proofer, and raw meat over frozen strawberries in reach in freezer. Educated operator on proper food storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station: half and half (70F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded item.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use tongs stored on oven equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.