SWORDFISH GRILL
4628 119 ST W · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/ towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line clam containers on the cook line. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging prior to thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Blue cheese olives (68F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their clean dishes stored on rusted shelves. Reviewed solutions with the operator.
06-09-2Basic – 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 tuna not removed from its packaging prior to thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks improperly stored on prep tables and coolers. Operator stored and labeled them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lobster stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the sign missing from their fish prep hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.