Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota
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2336 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has been inspected 22 times since 2022, accumulating 108 violations—an average of 4.9 violations per inspection, roughly in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the violation pattern shows persistent high-priority findings: shell stock requirements were cited in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in 4 inspections, hand and arm washing compliance in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 7 inspections. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 5 inspections. The facility received a $320 fine from a single disciplinary action. Fire safety violations included marked exits blocked on two separate dates (July 23 and December 3, 2024) and a locked exit door on July 23, 2024. The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025 documented 15 violations—the highest single-inspection count on record—including high-priority violations for shell stock requirements, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026053356 | $320.00 | Jun 16, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2020004401 | $320.00 | Jan 10, 2020 | Tampa |
Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota last inspected?
- Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota had?
- Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota find?
- Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 22, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $640.00 in fines.
- How much has Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota been fined?
- Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has been fined a total of $640.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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