Lopera Bakery Bistrot
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Lopera Bakery Bistrot, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Lopera Bakery Bistrot on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed cold water shut off in employees restroom. **Warning**
27-05-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed an employee dry hands with a wiping cloth. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non-food grade bags in the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
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/ Observed Abdewbi Cherki certified through Prometric expired 2/13/2025.
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean utensils stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink near the service window. **Repeat Violation**
24-28-4
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
61
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled above the dishmachine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit expired 1/2022.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean knives stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink near the service window .
24-28-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
50
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed apples in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel used to cover washed romaine lettuce. Operator removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one broken shell egg stored with intact raw shell eggs. Operator discarded the broken egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
55
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel covering cut, washed lettuce in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticides stored in area behind bar. Operator removed pesticides from premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no state approved training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed sugar out of original container not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-21-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single-service forks and spoons inverted in bar area. Operator removed utensils and was instructed on proper protocol for single-service utensil storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed seating was increased to 60 seats from 25 seats. Provided operator with seating evaluation form for completion. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured in area behind bar. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed linen couche used to prepare baguettes in kitchen area. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved potatoes to proper storage are. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lopera Bakery Bistrot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lopera Bakery Bistrot on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lopera Bakery Bistrot?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lopera Bakery Bistrot.
How does Lopera Bakery Bistrot compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Lopera Bakery Bistrot most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Lopera Bakery Bistrot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lopera Bakery Bistrot have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lopera Bakery Bistrot 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 Lopera Bakery Bistrot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lopera Bakery Bistrot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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