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BEST WESTERN PLUS BRADENTON HOTEL & SUITES

648 67 ST CIR E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3592298
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871373
DBPR license5105035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 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 on breakfast buffet line waffle batter (54F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 3 hours and placed it in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Oscar expired . **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge placed a bar of soap on sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Observed 2 Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in main kitchen area. Person in charge did not know what was in the bottles and emptied down drain. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed in main kitchen area pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.