SOMBREROS
1330 US HWY 301 · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 by multiplex as enter kitchen 2 in server drink area 13 in dish area **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.- 2 droppings on floor under sink in bar 13 droppings along wall behind soda machine as enter kitchen 50 on floor of storage area 6 on table in storage room 1 on tub of flour in storage room **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line cooler -sour cream (49°F – Cold Holding); cheese (56°F – Cold Holding); verde sauce made on site (56°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (59-61°F – Cold Holding); raw steak (56°F – Cold Holding) Queso fresco (56°F-Cold holding) shredded lettuce (56°F – Cold Holding), ; shredded cheese (58°F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (56°F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (49°F – Cold Holding); cheese (56°F – Cold Holding); verde sauce made on site (56°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (59-61°F – Cold Holding); raw steak (56°F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (56°F – Cold Holding), ; shredded cheese (58°F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (56°F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Shredded chicken above fill line in steam table, less than 4 hours, employee started reheating portion out of temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. prepped at 10:00, took temperatures at 2:25- pico (57°F – Cooling); diced tomatoes (55°F – Cooling), in unit holding at 48° **Warning**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. prepped at 10:00, took temperatures at 2:25- pico (57°F – Cooling); diced tomatoes (55°F – Cooling); **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.- chlorine 200+++ ppm, towel bucket in bar **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 6 employees present. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Able to verify only 2 employees. **Warning**
Basic 11
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.- dusty above cooler on prep line **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.- on wall in dish area **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.- exit door in storage area and exit door by restrooms **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. – wall beside ice machine **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.- jug of oil **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning.- storage room **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.- sticker residue on multiple pans **Warning**
06-04-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed at room temperature.- raw beef, still all items frozen solid **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface.- from hand wash sink across from ice machine **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- salt **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:21 PM.
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.