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MILA'S ON THE MANATEE

955 RIVERSIDE DR · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3469812
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780809
DBPR license5103403

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a dishwasher load the dishwasher with dirty dishes then put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and out the soiled dishes in the dish machine to run. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish in the walk in cooler and cook line that were reduced oxygen packaged and completely thawed without being removed from their packaging. Operator willingly disposed of fish. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored above clean dishes and observed soap stored next to boxed soda in the kitchen and dry storage area respectively. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the inside and outside ice machines. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in seasonings. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener stored in a soiled holder. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in the walk in cooler and cook line that were reduced oxygen packaged and completely thawed without being removed from their packaging. Operator willingly disposed of fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.