Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ROD & REEL

875 N SHORE DRIVE · ANNA MARIA · Manatee County · FL 34216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3492994
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8857234
DBPR license5103591

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in upstairs kitchen read-in cooler over cooked crab. Employee move eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on bottom shelf of prep table in upstairs kitchen.

Basic 12

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed dish machine in upper kitchen soiled with buildup of residue.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used to dispense seasonings. Employee removed solo cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area. Employee stated that they wherein the process of updating sprinkler system.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and speaker in kitchen on cart with clean dishes. Employee removed belongings. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors beneath and on the sides of oven in upper kitchen.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of butter substitute stored on floor. Employee moved product to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed scallops stored in cooler outside door of business. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor in bar area. Employee removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods system in upstairs kitchen visibly soiled with excess grease.

#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler upstairs with visible rust.

#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in upper kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.