SHARKY'S SEA GRILL
2519 N GULF DR · BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed egg wash stored directly over pasta at glass front single door reach in cooler at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door upright reach in cooler facing kitchen entrance, observed pink crab cake mixture dated 11-27-17. Per operator, mixture is composed of commercially processed roasted red bell peppers from can and mayonnaise. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-24-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At double door upright reach in cooler facing kitchen entrance, observed pink crab cake mixture dated 11-27-17. Per operator, mixture is composed of commercially processed roasted red bell peppers from can and mayonnaise. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches at kitchen at coffee/wait station area. **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle to soiled wine glasses then scoop ice for two children's cups. No hand washing observed on either occasion. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-21-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed canned artichokes opened on previous day at glass front cooler proximal to kitchen entrance without date marking. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joshua **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Demi glaze at walk in cooler prepared two days prior to the inspection without date marking. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on floor at bar and at table proximal to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide/helium tank at dry storage area not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches proximal to water heater on floor and approximately 10 dead roaches at lower wait station shelf. ***Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bartender and servers wearing watches. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at dish ware area. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving at double door up right reach in cooler facing kitchen entrance pitted with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand washing sink at kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar, Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bins finely of milled food at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:26 AM.
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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.