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HABIBI BOWLS

5640 15 ST E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1310592
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8994981
DBPR license5150815

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found observed in kitchen area approximately 5 flying insects. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over cooked turkey and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler beef (49F – Cold Holding); chicken (51F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated both food items have been in the reach in cooler from 2/18/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler beef (49F – Cold Holding); chicken (51F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated both food items have been in the reach in cooler from 2/18/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate28-09-5

Intermediate – Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed by food truck waste water on ground . **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area bottled water stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler soiled gaskets. Observed in upright reach in cooler soiled with dried food particles **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cups and paper plates stored on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed on food line single service food containers not inverted. Educated Person in charge Person in charge inverted food containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.