CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY
10104 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in lower back corner of dish area under 3 compartment sink near exit door. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster and clam not being kept in chronological order. **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without a last date served. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in handwashing sink in food prep area between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed copies of Employee health reporting agreements. Operator stated that forms had been destroyed due to hurricane. Provided copy of employee health reporting agreements to operator. Operator made copies and had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back area next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in diced tomato mixture in single door flip top cooler. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed areas of damaged ceiling in food prep area next to bar. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with water stains and black mold like substance. Operator was in process of cleaning ceiling before the end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut packaging of tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in woman's bathroom with a cover. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on single door flip top reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front and beneath of 2 door glass reach-in cooler next to bar. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 reach-iin food coolers of off of bar without ambient thermometers. **Warning**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from food prep area not sealing when closed. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.