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8799 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side make table on the cook line: Sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); Goat cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Sliced lettuce (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a server fill a container with water from the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator instructed the employee on where to get water. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with black build up on the cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the make table in the cook line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking food with a watch on. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on a oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under a cutting board in the kitchen. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the kitchen hood filters.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:19 PM.
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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.