Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines
Last inspected:
15955 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines has been subject to two stop-sale orders since August 2024, both citing adulterated products. On August 27, 2024, an inspector issued a stop-sale order for Cuban breads found with flies landed on them in the food processing area; the product was voluntarily destroyed by management. The same date produced a second stop-sale order for Cuban and Media Noche sandwiches that failed to cool properly, with internal temperatures measured between 44–50 degrees Fahrenheit when the minimum safe cooling requirement is reaching 70°F within two hours of cooking; these items were also voluntarily destroyed. An August 2024 inspection documented 14 violations, including priority violations for improper glove use by an employee (corrected on site with hand washing and glove change), expired food permit status, and missing written procedures for time as a public health control and vomiting/diarrheal event response. A focused inspection on January 28, 2025 found zero violations and was conducted for training purposes.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted for training purposes.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Inspection· 14 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Inspected
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.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, and Time as a Public Health Control
requirements guidance was provided via Email.
Risk-Based Violations
Food Processing Area: Multiple Cuban breads stored on a speed rack were found with flies
landed on them. COS: The food item was voluntarily discarded by management. Stop and sale order was
issued. See supplement.
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3-304.15(A)
Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not
discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Food Processing Area: Food employee wearing single-use gloves did not change gloves
after going out to food service area and re-enter processing area and start food processing with same
gloves. COS: Employee washed hands and changed gloves upon instructions during the inspection.
3-501.14(A)
Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from
135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP
Food Processing Area: Multiple Cuban and Media Noche sandwiches made the previous day
and kept in the walk-in cooler at all times, found with internal temperatures between 44 - 50 degrees F
when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Food items were voluntarily discarded by
management. Stop sale and release order issued. See supplement.
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3-501.19(A)
Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available
upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or
displaying time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of
compliance. 3-501.19(A) PfPf
Food Service Area: Written procedures for the use of Time as a public health control (THPC)
for food items displayed inside hot box not available during the inspection.
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.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Food Service Area: Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink next to coffee station.
COS: Sign was provided and posted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-501.15(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or
uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide
maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Backroom: Cuban sandwiches stored inside the walk-in cooler cooling, tightly wrapped and
in a large quantity. COS: The cooling method was discussed with management. Food items were discarded
due to a cooling violation.
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Food Processing Area: Numerous flying insects observed around all processing areas.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not
specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Food Service Area: Piece of wood inside a trash can used to knock the espresso grind out of
handle filter.
3-304.14(B)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between
uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)
(1)
Food Processing Area: Wet wiping cloth stored at hand wash sink and on prep table not held
in sanitizer solution between uses. COS: Wet wiping cloths removed from use.
4-904.11
Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without
protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or
spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service
or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with
the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Food Processing Area: Single use aluminum containers on top shelf located above prep
table were not stored inverted.
6-101.11
Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use
are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are
absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is
not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not
designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Food Processing Area: Observed cardboard used on the floor by the fryer and inside walk-in
cooler.
6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or
maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Outside: Multiple metal speed racks, not in use as per establishment owner, stored adjacent
to the establishment.
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Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Establishment is operating without a valid 2024 food permit. See comments.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5100768.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
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.
The issues described in request # 5100768 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(a)(1), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit.
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Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures. |
Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 28, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines had?
- Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines find?
- Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 28, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vicky Bakery Cafe in Pembroke Pines are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P; 3-304.15(A): Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P.
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