Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LA BELLE FOURCHETTE

5108 15 ST E STE 209 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3634698
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10933632
DBPR license5105976

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 4, 2025 2:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 5, 2025 2:51 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area rice and beans (53F – Cooling); plain rice (51F – Cooling).Person in charge stated both items were placed in the reach in cooler on 12/3/25. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.observed in front area raw shell eggs over bottled beverages.educated Person in charge on safe refrigeration storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in food dry storage approximately 25 rodent droppings. Observed in back kitchen area under food warmer and 3 compartment sink approximately 5 rodent droppings. Observed in front kitchen behind reach in cooler and reach in freezer approximately 5 rodent droppings. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area rice and beans (53F – Cooling); plain rice (51F – Cooling).Person in charge stated both items were placed in the reach in cooler on 12/3/25. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed in 3rd compartment sink leaking pipe. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.observed floors soiled under equipment in main kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.