MILA'S ON THE MANATEE
955 RIVERSIDE DR · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
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 3
12A-13-4High 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**
01B-13-4High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – 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**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in seasonings. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener stored in a soiled holder. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 PM.
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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.