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ELLENTON CAFE

7044 US HIGHWAY 301 N · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3653056
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13479451
DBPR license5103945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at dish machine 25ppm, operator changed chemical bucket and corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed sausage links and patties in steam table with paper towels. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding cut lettuce 47F, turkey 50F. Operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table on cook line, hot holding sausage patty 106F, sausage link 115F. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Antiseptic spray on shelf stored next to RTE and above prep counter. Operator removed spray from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink did not have paper towels. Operator brought paper towels to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile damaged in cook line area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in ladies room. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed prep cook without hairnet or cap during prep. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet drink cups stacked at service counter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease under fryer and cooking equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed sink not connected to drain line behind building. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink hot water faucet not in working standard near cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen and preparation area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.