Strawberry Bakery Cafe
12904 Gore Rd, Dover, FL 33527 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919378
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection6 high priority (4 fixed by the Nov 5 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 12 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most-45
- Administrative complaint on Nov 3, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score43
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
More time given
- First visitNov 3, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
23 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. 1 can Chick peas 1 can of Baked beans 3 cans of Alfredo sauce
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Reach in cooler cooks line butter 58 , sour cream 59, pico 59
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Reach in cooler cooks line butter 58, sour cream 59, pico 59
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Hot holding station fried pork 99, two pieces of yuca 92 , two pieces of chicken 115, advices to reheat
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 15 live flies on air compressor above prep equipment 1 live fly on box 2 live flies on prep table in bakery area 1 live on exterior box of shortening. Manager discarded packaging.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle shout next to sea salt Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed employee rinse hands in prep sink. Reviewed washing hands in handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Hot water is currently shut off due to hot water heater being replaced. Temped water at 80 degrees ran for approximately 30 seconds
Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Hot water is currently shut off due to hot water heater being replaced.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Bucket on handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Basic12
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee water
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gasket torn on upright reach in cooler at end of cooks line Gasket torn on walk in cooler and walk in freezer Hood filter soiled Right side fan system in walking cooler not working. Observed ice buildup around condenser
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sani bucket on floor tested at 0ppm. Manager remade and got off of floor, retested at 150ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
On floor on cooks line
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets soiled on pull out drawer on cooks line Hood filters soiled Equipment handles soiled on cooks line
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.
Hot water is currently shut off due to hot water heater being replaced.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Handwash sink bakery prep area
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead flies on premises.
4 dead flies on dough sheeter 2 dead flies on rack on dry storage shelf Manager removed dead activity.
Fixed on the spot
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Over table mixer
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee keys, cell phone chargers above prep area
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Current copy available expired 2-1-2026.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint checkFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets torn
Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
At the first visit
In main bakery area
Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.