ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
3561 53 AVE 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
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employees training. **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. Observed no proof that employee are informed of health reporting. Emailed copy to operator. Operator printed forms and had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 9
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on food prep table next to soup. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn cracked gasket on 2 door reach in cooler in pizza area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on floor in the dry storage closet. Operator moved fryer oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around shared dumpster. Employee was cleaning area at the time of this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dish machine gauge with clouded glass , making it unreadable. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Emailed copy to operator. Operator printed and hung choking poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior exit door from kitchen with broken self closer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.