RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR
6100 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 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 in walk in cooler slice turkey at 46F, sliced pork at 46F. Operator stated cooler door had been open for a delivery and cooler shut off. Observed in cooler drawer on cook line at shrimp at 47F, scallops at 47F. Operator stated they had been in and out of drawer on cook line for lunch rush. Observed lettuce in salad crisper at 58F. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers in both waitstaff areas with mold like substance and soil.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut lettuce and tomato at expo station with date and time mark. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with expired food handlers certification. **Warning**
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches in dry storage area. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on food prep surface in back food prep area. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out a beard guard. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraints. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter in back food prep area. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.