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ELLENTON CAFE

7044 US HIGHWAY 301 N · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3732798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771291
DBPR license5103945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above bread in kitchen area. Manager removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen chicken stored above frozen pork both removed from commercial packaging and stored in ziploc bags. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored next to decaf coffee and creamers on service counter. Manager removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cook line hand sink. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink on cook line. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 2 sticky traps next to each other stored under the steam table in kitchen with approximately 13 dead roaches. Manager discarded both traps Observed 1 additional sticky trap under reach in freezer in kitchen with approximately 5 dead roaches. Manager discarded trap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank used at service counter not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile above walk in cooler missing. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.