GULF DRIVE CAFE
900 N GULF DRIVE · BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple shell stock tags not marked with last date used.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with a build up of soil and food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
14-18-4Basic – Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed soda gun line in ice at bar area. Operator removed soda gun line and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:55 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
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.