Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce
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134 S Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34950Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce has accumulated 170 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated enforcement: inspectors issued warnings and conducted callbacks at least eight times between 2022 and 2025, with a notable spike in March 2025 when 13 violations were cited in a single inspection. Fire safety records document electrical wiring defects near food preparation areas in 2017 and 2018. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces (18 times), exterior openings (14), and ventilation (12).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.08
violations / inspection
5.08 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Near slicer **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Uncovered electrical outlets adjacent to slicer/reach in coolers in hallway.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce had?
- Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce find?
- Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Importico's Bakery Cafe in Fort Pierce has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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