CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY
10104 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
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
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their three compartment chlorine sink at 25ppm. Operator corrected it to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over lemons in their standing cooler. Operator removed the lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the beer cooler: Smoked fish (52F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they were purchased approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed them in the food walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed their tags not in order.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink with a strainer inside. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on their oven door handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed their to boxes store on a rusted/dirty shelf. Operator removed the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed their beer walk in cooler fan covers and prep cooler fan cover with debris buildup.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:26 PM.
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.