KATIES CAFE
3130 E 53 AVE · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge primed sanitizer Dishwasher (Chlorine Recheck 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed in front kitchen area beef chili (93F – Hot Holding) Person in charge stated it was there for approximately 1 hour. Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures Person in charge placed on stove in back kitchen area to reheat . **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Robert Roger's
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on pad around dumpster on east end of parking area. Person in charge removed garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Reach in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.