La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “paper towel dispenser”, showing up three times.
La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Port St. Lucie average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Recommend installing a splash guard. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
95
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bag of starch stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Under hand sink in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand sink in expo area located next to prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Recommend installing a splash guard. **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under hot holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
20
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food equipment left in sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near walk in cooler. Manager placed paper towels near sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 2 door standing freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing 1 lid. In a shared plaza.
33-15-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Informed Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above ready to eat sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop sink bucket in front of hand sink in front room storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to 2 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Employee cleaned on site. **Corrected On-Site**
16-23-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In reach in coolers in front of stove.
05-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plantains on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 2 Compartment sink. Provided printed copy to Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In front room storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
41
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at wait station are soiled/torn **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at wait station are soiled/torn **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels jammed in ladies bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in wait station **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant.
How does La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Paisita Colombian Bakery and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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