RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR
6100 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 5 live black small flying insects in food preparation area near floor drains. Observed approximately 5 small black flying insects in dry storage area near can goods rack. Observed approximately 10 small black flying insects in dish area at floor and wall beneath dish sink. Observed approximately 5 black small flying insects in kitchen waitstaff area. Observed approximately 3 small black flying insects in bar area next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach beneath storage rack in dry storage area. Observed 2 live roaches in women's bathroom in handicap stall in corner and in middle of floor in handicap stall. **Warning**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed case of crab on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved crab to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in cooler Black Beans 48F, Shredded lettuce 48F, cheese sauce 49F. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in cooler Black Beans 48F, Shredded lettuce 48F, cheese sauce 49F. **Warning**
03F-01-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions 61F, cooked mushrooms 64F being held on time without a time mark. Operator stated items had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed time stamp on items. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions 61F, cooked mushrooms 64F being held on time without a time mark. Operator stated items had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed time stamp on items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on lower shelf in kitchen on cook line beneath food preps table next to clean dishes chemical fruit fly trap. Operator removed item and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on clean dishes chemical fruit rack in dish area. **Warning**
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on cook line beneath flat top grill table. Observed 2 dead roaches in dry storage area beneath rack to the right of entrance. Observed 2 dead roaches in bar area on floor beneath cash register. Observed 2 dead roaches in bar area beneath dump sink next to ice bin. Observed 1 dead roach in bar area in corner on floor between clean glass area and chilled glass cooler. Observed 1 dead roach in wait staff area in dining room in front of bar beneath handwashing sink. Observed 3 dead roaches in waitstaff area in dining room in cabinets beneath soda dispenser. Observed approximate 2 dead roaches in water heater closet in men's room. Observed 1 dead roach in gaming area on floor against wall behind fast and furious driving game next to claw (my little duck) machine. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table next to nuts and croutons. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all areas of floors in kitchen along walls and cove molding with excess grease amped soil build-up. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors beneath all equipment with grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line solid with grease, soil and food debris, **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen on cook line next to hand wash sink and soda syrup holder with excess grease and soil. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
3 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.