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CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE

895 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3579136
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10760411
DBPR license5105221

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line beef (58F – Cold Holding); chicken (59F – Cold Holding); cheese (62F – Cold Holding); butter (57F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed all food in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – In dish room Floor area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in main kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge changed sanitizer container and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.