CORTEZ CAFE
12108 CORTEZ RD · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw unpackaged veal over French fries in reach-in freezer in back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs over lettuce in 2 door reach-in in the back storage area. Operator moved pooled eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed operator with out a chemical test strips for quaternary solution in sanitizer bucket.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build up of food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed employee health reporting agreements. Operator had employees sign health agreements. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop being used to dispense flour in back storage area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees cups of coffee on food prep surface next to steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken/ missing dumpster lid on shared dumpster.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area in outside dry storage area. Operator mover containers to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach-in in back storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:11 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.