Inspection Report

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BRIDGES

202 N TAMIAMI TRAIL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3355054
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374314
DBPR license6805778

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#3High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. All the following items were stored in the walk-in cooler. Open deli turkey date marked 9/13. Garlic in oil date marked 6/7. Beef ribs date marked 10-2. Chef discarded all the items.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean plates without washing their hands. Employee removed the plates and washed their hand. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over beef steak in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the ground beef below the steak. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All the following items were stored in the walk-in cooler. Open deli turkey date marked 9/13. Garlic in oil date marked 6/7. Beef ribs date marked 10-2. Chef discarded all the items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in reach in cooler in the front counter area. (52F – Cold Holding); Sausage (51F – Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); Leafy greens (55F – Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs Ambient (56F – Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (49F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Chef stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Chef discarded the items.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in reach in cooler in the front counter area. (52F – Cold Holding); Sausage (51F – Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); Leafy greens (55F – Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs Ambient (56F – Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (49F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Chef stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Chef discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on the cook line and the bar area.

#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water. Chef placed the pork under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.