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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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2215 60TH AVE E · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3641197
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10942862
DBPR license5105083

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed sticky pads not covered under dry storage shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple cleaning products stored above clean linen on dry storage shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed tracking powder in dishwashing/ storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled on storage shelf near dishwashing area. Employee removed to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 carbon dioxide tanks not secured next to soda syrups. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple 2×2 holes in back of house ceiling tiles. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout establishment soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on uncovered sticky trap under dry storage shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile on corner floor molding near reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket and triple sink with a reading of 0 ppm. Establishment has sanitizer but the dispenser not properly working. Employee disconnected dispenser and poured sanitizer manually, with new reading on sanitizer bucket and triple sink reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
3 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.