Inspection Report

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11569 STATE RD 70 E UNIT 106 · LAKEWOOD RANCH · Manatee County · FL 34202

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3382592
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8473553
DBPR license5105806

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed line cooks not changing gloves after changing tasks and handling equipment then touching ready to eat food. Operator coached staff on proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table next to range.

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen with knives and scouring pads in well of sink.

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate of person in charge or in establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 Safe staff training. All other staff have been employed for more than 60 days without required food handler training.

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a can of Red Bull on food preparation table open and bring consumed while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a grease on hood ceiling, walls and ansul system pipes dripping onto the grill and into food.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up and dripping down the wall behind the flat grills.

#6Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employees using dry soiled wiping towels to wipe down counter and cutting boards. Operator coached employees on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.