CORTEZ CAFE
12108 CORTEZ RD · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
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 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12/01/23 **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink sanitizer 200ppm. Chlorine. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food particles on slicer. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed no employee agreements. Emailed forms to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers certificates, expired. **Warning**
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in back storage area. Observed damage ceiling tiles in waitstaff area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach in waitstaff area cabinet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back scratcher between loafs of bread. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in on cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drinks in cooler near food served to customers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:52 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.