REN HIBACHI BUFFET
3616 1ST ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208
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 2
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs with cracks. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line garlic in oil (73F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic 8
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on south end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler and dish washing machine area.Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hoods soiled with grease.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed on wait staff line Sanitize Bucket (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge added chlorine and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:46 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.