ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
3561 53 AVE W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house made mango salsa containing temperature sensitive ingredients not disposed of after 7 days. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made mango salsa containing temperature sensitive ingredients not disposed of after 7 days. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their left side cooler: Chicken (70F – Cold Holding); Veal (71F – Cold Holding); Fish (71F – Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (72F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (70F – Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (70F – Cold Holding); Scallops (70F – Cold Holding); Sasuage (70F – Cold Holding); Rice (72F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (69F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they were left there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their left side cooler: Chicken (70F – Cold Holding); Veal (71F – Cold Holding); Fish (71F – Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (72F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (70F – Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (70F – Cold Holding); Scallops (70F – Cold Holding); Sasuage (70F – Cold Holding); Rice (72F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (69F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they were left there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle improperly stored on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of approved training for the employees. **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of their dish machine with heavy rust and debris buildup. **Warning**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup inside the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all of their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line and under the walk in cooler shelves with debris buildup. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the left corner of the dish area wall damaged. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed all of their microwaves with debris buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of their pizza oven with heavy debris buildup. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:16 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.