GULF DRIVE CAFE
900 GULF DR N · BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon on sipped rack in walk-in cooler above American cheese. Operator moved smoked salmon to bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings at 46F in walk- in cooler on right side of cooler. Operator stated wings had been there for approximately 2hr. Operator placed bags of ice on chicken wings to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used to dispense seasoning in kitchen on bottom shelf of food preparation table across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed solo cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table in kitchen across from fryers. Operator remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed operator a copy of the choking poster. Operator printed and hung choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of single door make station across from 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned up water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.