SWORDFISH GRILL
4628 119 ST W · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in 2 door reach-in cooler across from flat top on cook line. Operator removed items to and stacked according to cook temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 2 employee drinks on food prep table in kitchen across from dry storage. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer in back area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handle in front cook line area next to flat top grill. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food particle on stand mixer in back prep area next to dry storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.