AVOCADO'S COCINA MEXICANA AND BAR
6510 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed tortilla chips stored in non food grade bags and containers. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line with gloved hands use broom then stir cooking food with out washing hands and changing gloves. Advised employees hands must be washed when changing tasks.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle located above dishwasher not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to manager.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in glassware on prep. Manager removed glass. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks wearing watches and bracelets while preparing food.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop located in the product in dry bean container. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed one side of dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored on shelf near dishwashing machine stored upright. Manager moved utensils to face downward. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.