VERNONA GOURMET
711 MANATEE AVE E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area reach in cooler raw pork over cooked pork .educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw pork **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler cooked meatloaf dated 4/14, homemade Caesar dressing date marked 4/14/25 and hollandaise date marked 4/6/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live in dish room area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated he did not use slicer today. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.observed 2 dead roaches by cash register Approximately 5 dead roaches in dining area behind reach in cooler 2 dead roaches in kitchen by slicer on floor Approximately 10 dead roaches dish room area. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area in main kitchen area by reach in cooler covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.