PEPPERCORNS STEAK AND SEAFOOD
7175 STATE RD 70 E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 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 upright reach in cooler on cooks line raw seafood over cooked beef and cooked potatoes.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed seafood. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler hard boiled eggs (59F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were placed in the cooler on 12/28/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler hard boiled eggs (59F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were placed in the cooler on 12/28/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in top reach in cooler on cooks line cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding) and in walk-in cooler marinara (46F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and put ice around them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink with soiled scrub mad in sink . Person in charge cleaned sink and removed soiled scrub pad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed in reach in cooler cooked pasta no date mark and cooked beef in reach in cooler no date mark. Person in charge stated both items were prepared on 12/27/25 and date marked accordingly. **Warning**
Basic 5
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee cooking food bracelet and watch on wrist. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water in handwash sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered.observed in bar area cut fruit not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.