Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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3901 MANATEE AVE · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34205

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3496467
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8870042
DBPR license5105031

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored next to onions. Owner moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained/ damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen. Owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on walk-in freezer broken.

#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed area in kitchen that floor is not smooth and durable.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.