Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2023, Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba has 12 inspections in the public record. Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over butter, and raw beef stored over cut cabbage. Operator removed raw shell eggs and raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in freezer; cooked chicken and cooked pork not properly date marked. Per operator all items prepared and stored 3 days before the inspection day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with grease throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pineapple filling container stored on floor at prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored salt container not covered at prep area.
08B-12-5
50
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out with holes near bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; tomatoes, eggs and peppers containers stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Eggs container on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish stored with cooked chorizo in same container. Operator voluntarily discarded chorizo. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 38 rodent droppings at the entrance of dry storage located at the back side of the establishment, completely separated from food prep area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with food mixer part at prep area. Operator removed the chemical bottle. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near food prep area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at front counter. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; tomatoes, eggs and peppers containers stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out with holes near bottom. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead rodents on trap at back of the dry storage located at the back side of the establishment, completely separated from food prep area. **Warning**
35A-06-4
39
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over bread container. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored over flour bag. Operator moved the spray bottle proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between usesat cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
61
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot spray under front counter under steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in prep area. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. Operator replaced soap, **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood soup prepared yesterday no date marking in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint in prep area. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of butter stored on floor next to large dough mixer in prep kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over bakery speed rack in prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
50
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator stated that employee training is scheduled for 2 weeks from now. First class cancelled due to Hurricane. **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 Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours ago no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic bin not labeled in back kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed chicken, beef and shrimp in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No Proof of Certified Manager Certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed scooper in ice bin. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use spoons stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed tongs on oven door. The operator removed the tongs from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No hand washing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter and in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
58
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Nov 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by front service counter.
31B-04-4
95
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by drive through window. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of eggs on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of sugar unlabeled above prep table across from fryer.
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba.
How does Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panaderia Y Restaurante La Bamba is inspected around four times per year on average.
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