Importico's Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
Importico's Bakery Cafe appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Importico's Bakery Cafe was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Pierce average 87, so Importico's Bakery Cafe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. D.A expired 2/23. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
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. Per employee, refrigerator noticed refrigerator not working since Saturday. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Ambient thermometer located inside cooler reads 45F. Digital thermometer reads 37F. Please continue not to store TCS items in cooler until TCS products are at 41F or below. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Unable to run. Per employee, not working at this time. 3 compartment sink is being utilized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table cooler and refrigerator #1 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Standing water is still observed in make table cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Stephanie Blankenship 1-31-2019 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat breads. Informed employee. In standing cooler #2. Employee placed on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hose line.
29-42-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Inspector fixed chemical line in bottle, primed, and reran and still found at 0ppm. Three compartment sink is set up. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut tomatoes. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0 ppm. Informed employee. Found at 200 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46F cold holding and chicken salad 45F cold holding Employee stated was in and out or cooler due to preparing. Advised to rapid chill. Employee moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Stephanie Blankenship 1-31-2019
53A-03-7
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. M.E.
11-26-1
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. Ambient thermometer reads 50F. Recommend to keep doors closed, place time/temperature control for safety foods in another cooler, and/or place in ice bath during service. Employee started to removed items and place in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup next to coffee station. Employee removed and placed in container on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on left side flip top make table cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler.
29-49-6
26
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. French bread in basket on front counter is not wrapped or behind a physical barrier **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle stand up reach in cooler milk (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bre stated that she is a manager and has been employed for 2 months. Has not taken course
53A-04-6
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. Emailed paperwork **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed paperwork **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chips stored on the floor behind counter
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service Togo containers stored on the floor behind counter
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Doilies for direct contact with pastries are stored in open cases with food contact surface facing upwards Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at coffee/drink bar for self service are not protected. Operator moved behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
45
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-47-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Crostini at the front counter **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cook line make cooler sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (53F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (61F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ben **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Ben **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed a written procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Uses quaternary sanitizer for dish machine has chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-32-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
32
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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. 0 ppm. Must sanitize in 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Importico's Bakery Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Importico's Bakery Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Importico's Bakery Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Importico's Bakery Cafe.
How does Importico's Bakery Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Importico's Bakery Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Importico's Bakery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Importico's Bakery Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Importico's Bakery Cafe 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 Importico's Bakery Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Importico's Bakery Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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