Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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4726 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3791462
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13959566
DBPR license5105826

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken stored over cut raw potatoes in their chicken make station. Operator moved the potatoes.

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on ice on the server area: Butter chips (56F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 400ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm and called their provider **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black buildup on their walk in cooler fan covers.

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed their front server hand sink leaking from the faucet, and the back prep hand sink under repairs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.