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EL PUNTO 941

5108 15 ST E BAY 501 UNIT 18 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3660181
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13503377
DBPR license5106092

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed above stove range raw shell eggs (86F – Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge stated they were placed above the stove on 3/15/26. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed above stove range raw shell eggs (86F – Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge stated they were placed above the stove on 3/15/26. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Emailed Person in charge a copy handout. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Printed a copy and gave to Person in charge to post for patrons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate51-12-5

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the DBPR.Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed renovations for a bar in units 53, 54,55 and 56. No plans were submitted. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-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
#11Intermediate11-26-1

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.Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.observed cooking oil stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed on cooks line single service items not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.