Inspection Report

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3236 E BAY DR · HOLMES BCH · Manatee County · FL 34217

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3362181
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381441
DBPR license5104540

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of medicine stored on shelf over prep line. Operator moved bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready to eat food stored directly on top of raw beef not commercially packaged in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shrimp stored directly on top of soy sauce bucket. Observed raw chicken stored directly over ready to eat produce.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cook line reach in cooler roll top: Beef (51F – Cold Holding); Chicken (52F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (51 F – Cold Holding); Pork Strips (47F – Cold Holding) Operator stated items were in reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed ice on items in roll top. Garlic in oil (63F – Cold Holding) observed in bottom of Reach in cooler , operator moved to walk in cooler. Operator placed call to repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – 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. Provided Big 6 to operator. Operator to post sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copy of agreement to operator. Operator and other employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, beverage mug, lighter stored on lid of large flour bin. Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from cook line.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled hood vent over wok station.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 large containers of flour located by back door, not labeled. Operator stated will label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.