CORTEZ KITCHEN
4528 W 119 STREET · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line Cold holding – haddock 50°F, grouper 49°F, raw chicken 46°F, raw burger 52°F. Employee stated food on cook line for 2.5 hours. Employee iced down food products. Observed at Cold holding – sushi make – shrimp 50°F, rice 50°F, raw tuna 51°F. Employee stated staff have been in and out of the tic making sushi rolls since lunch, 2.5 hours ago. Employee iced down food product. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed near water heater by back door all the following: approximately five rodent droppings on container lid at bottom pan storage table shelf, approximately 10 rodent droppings in round metal pan and 3 rodent droppings in another round metal pan that had fallen off the pan shelving unit, approximately 65 rodent droppings in and around the water heater basin and along the wall under the pan shelving unit. This area is approximately five feet from three-compartment sink, and about 25 feet from cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Operator cleaned blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Lindsay, Tonya. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above fish display case souled. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, two 16"x24". **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer next to fish display at ambient 37°F and all food products were thawed. Operator moved all food products to another reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, by water tank. **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in beer walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes at fish cutting, thawing station across from three-compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.