GRAND BUFFET
4848 14TH STREET W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
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 walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked potatoes. Emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in back kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler cooked noodles (58F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 10/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in back kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler cooked noodles (58F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 10/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Basic 5
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in sushi reach-in freezer .
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area.Person in charge inverted As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:46 PM.
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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.