Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BRIDGE TENDER INC

135 BRIDGE ST · BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217-2442

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702330
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740805
DBPR license5103616

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before defrosting. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice on the cook line: Turkey (50F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator cut the pans in half and surrounded them in ice **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of soap stored with their dry goods. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before defrosting. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of the walk in cooler.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on their oven handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.