Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

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4726 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3468301
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779298
DBPR license5105826

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed seasoned flour in container on clean dish shelf with visible black mold like substance on container. Operator removed container and disposed of flour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in dish area on clear food containers. Operator separated dishes to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#2Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open energy in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cooks line near waffle station. And in 2 door reach in across from flat top on cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.