BRIDGE TENDER INC
135 BRIDGE ST · BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217-2442
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over shredded chicken in the reach-in make station at the end of the cook line. Operator turned moved fish below cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area and in kitchen. Operator replaced both. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in outside with black mold like substance.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed building up of lime scale in the dish machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of excess grease and soil.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make table next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed music speakers on shelf in kitchen next to clean dishes. Operator removed speakers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers in dish area. Operator was removing containers to be rewarded and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen rusted and pitted.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor of beer cooler. Operator moved water off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in produce cooler.
33-27-4Basic – Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain.Observed standing water in dumpster area.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door to mop sink from food prep area with out a self closer.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket not a proper strength. Educated operator on proper strength. Operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:08 PM.
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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.