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ROD & REEL PIER

875 N SHORE DR · ANNA MARIA · Manatee County · FL 342169999

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3405673
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8550920
DBPR license5103591

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced the sanitizer and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line make table: Fish (55F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (55F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator closed the lids and placed ice on all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (110F – Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed items on the flat top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed two sanitizer buckets at 500ppm quaternary. Operator emptied the buckets and remade them at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks in the kitchen on top of prep tables and the cook line. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a container of margarine stored on the floor of the kitchen and observed containers of vegetables on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed three coolers of fish stored outside the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan cover. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.