La Terraza Bakery

863 Sr436, Casselberry, FL 32707
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at La Terraza Bakery stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Casselberry restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board - can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. -2 new hires **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
74
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meets over ready to eat foods in triple door reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical cleaner stored next to clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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. -rice removed from hot holding at 11 **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -wet rag stored in hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no test kit for quat sanitizer **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. -No proof of any training for employees who do not posses a food manager **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. -provided operator with Reporting agreement form and had employees fill out **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided and filled out time plan **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with clear liquor not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -tank in dry storage **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored above customer food items in triple door reach in cooler -employee phone and charger stored with clean dishes **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
26
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Jun 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw meats over brownies in reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - Member's Mark Salmon **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Ownership change with remodel no plan review. Establishment is open and operating. License not issued until Plan Review has been approved. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - multiple items in reach in cooler no date marking **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. - crab listed for California roll, imitation crab used. Advised menu needs to be stated as Krab or imitation crab. **Warning**
52-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - changes from most recent plans: steam table, removed from front area. Soda station with ice bin added, juice dispensers added; - ice machine added in kitchen, layout of cooking equipment at cookline has changed, oven removed; - tables in kitchen have been rearranged, eliminating easy and direct access to the handsink from warewashing area **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - spatulas and ladles on prep table **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. - employee eating at cook line **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - operator flipped up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - sushi rolls served raw not identified on menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - changes from most recent plans: steam table, removed from front area. Soda station with ice bin added, juice dispensers added; - ice machine added in kitchen, layout of cooking equipment at cookline has changed, oven removed; - tables in kitchen have been rearranged, eliminating easy and direct access to the handsink from warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Operator did not understand how to navigate plan review on website. Inspector spent time guiding operator and helped operator with layout drawing. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - sushi rolls served raw not identified on menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - changes from most recent plans: steam table, removed from front area. Soda station with ice bin added, juice dispensers added; - ice machine added in kitchen, layout of cooking equipment at cookline has changed, oven removed; - tables in kitchen have been rearranged, eliminating easy and direct access to the handsink from warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. - black probe thermometer does not measure below 50f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
05-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
61
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw Pork **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets stored with food items.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked boxes. Container stored in kitchen hand sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to Togo lids on front counter table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
43
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaners hanging on shelf with clean utensils in mop sink area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef soup (51F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (54F - Cold Holding) operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in stand up cooler in kitchen area
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk in reach in cooler next to stand up Refrigerator.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Light fixture in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass display unit at front counter. (True) glass door cooling unit next to hand sink at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Terraza Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Terraza Bakery on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Terraza Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Terraza Bakery.

How does La Terraza Bakery compare to other restaurants in Casselberry?

La Terraza Bakery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Casselberry average of 66.

Has La Terraza Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Terraza Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Terraza Bakery 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 Terraza Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Terraza Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.