Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres

Last inspected:

5781 Lee Blvd Unit 305, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Overview

Los Panes Bakery And Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres is a retail bakery with food service that completed a preoperational inspection on January 21, 2026, with three priority foundation violations. The inspector documented that the person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses, employee reporting responsibilities, and symptom recognition. The establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Hot water was not available at the handwashing sink in the employee restroom, failing to meet the minimum temperature requirement of 100°F. The inspector provided employee health guidelines, a reporting agreement, guidance for vomit and diarrheal event cleanup procedures, and cold and hot holding guidelines via email. A follow-up preoperational inspection on January 22, 2026 confirmed that hot water was provided at all handwashing and three-compartment sinks, meeting construction standards and permit requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The food establishment provided Hot water at every handwash sink and three-compartment sink in the building. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. A visit was conducted in response to request #5148035

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Inspected

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. A visit was conducted in response to request #5148035 Guidance documents provided via email: Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Food allergy awareness, Cold and Hot holding guidelines, and Dish-washing manual. In order to meet Minimum Construction Standards, the food establishment must provide Hot water at every handwash sink and three-compartment sink in the building.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses, symptoms, and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guide and reporting agreement provided via Email. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Retail Area: Hot water not available at hand wash sink inside employee restrooms.

Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 22, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres had?
Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres find?
Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 22, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Los Panes Bakery and Restaurant II in Lehigh Acres are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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