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8799 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3772319
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13898001
DBPR license5105114

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a cook line cooler: Chopped lettuce (49F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); Feta cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had the product setup approximately 2hrs ago. Operator placed the product in a separate cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their three cook line cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a line cook wearing bracelets. Operator had them removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash buildup behind the dumpster. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.