SOMBREROS
1330 US HWY 301 · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags used to line a pan with rice in hot holding. Employee removed bag. Garbage bags used to line containers storing tortillas chips in the kitchen. Employee removed the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor under a self in the dry storage area Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on a shelf next to canned food in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dish machine. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor under the equipment in the bar area. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution +200:ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 10
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing in several places in the kitchen and the dining room. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the preparation tables on the cook line rusted. Food cart shelves rusted. Several dry storage shelves rusted. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the dishwasher room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought out the kitchen and the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters missing on the cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Under the condenser and on the shelves. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler soiled. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under the dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 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.