Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota

Last inspected:

2336 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
Overview

Lopera 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.

23Inspections
115Violations
0Closures
5Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
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

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed sandbags blocking the exit door in the prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in the kitchen. For reporting purposes only. The operator cleared the path to the exit. **Corrected On-Site**

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit near the employee restroom locked. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked by bakery rolling rack. Operator moved rack and cleared path. **Corrected On-Site**

Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

Intermediate Violations

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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

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 April 14, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
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, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota had?
Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 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 April 14, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
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 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.
What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota been fined?
Lopera Bakery Bistrot in Sarasota has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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