GRAND BUFFET
4848 14TH STREET W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler across from wok station noodle (49F – Cold Holding); krab (51F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated the pans were filled appropriately 1 hour ago.Person in charge removed product to the fill line and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in main kitchen area employee rinsing a soiled cleaning cloth in handwashing sink . Person in charge explained that it is for handwashing only and cleaned the sink. **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**
53B-11-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. observed all employees records for food trading was erased, and they reused the document. **Warning**
Basic 6
29-38-4Basic – Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed outside back kitchen door to the right split faucet no back flow device. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. observed in waitstaff area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered.observed in reach in cooler multiple pans of cooked chicken not covered .Person in charge covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:38 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.