BEST WESTERN MANATEE PLUS HOTEL
2215 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Buffet line Butter (72F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been on the counter for approximately 3 Hours and placed it in the Reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the form. Person in charge had all employees working read fill out form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 1
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:52 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.