SWORDFISH GRILL
4628 119 ST W · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets at 80F. Operator stated that it had been there since 10:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Educated operator on time as a public health control. E-mailed operator copy of Time as a public Health control paper work. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated that it had been there since 10:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Educated operator on time as a public health control. E-mailed operator copy of Time as a public Health control paper work.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of ibuprofen stored on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed bottle of ibuprofen and placed in office. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on menu without a identifier. Operator added identifier to menus. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used to dispense yeast in the dry storage area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cook line without a beard guard. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water being stored on the floor in the bar area. Operator moved all water off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser in waitstaff area with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in pantry 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator cleaned up standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:48 AM.
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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.