Neighbourhood
Bradenton34215
Restaurants9
Spotless inspections4%
Ordered shut1
Fines$4k
A 2B 3C 1F 1Not rated 2
Grades describe each kitchen's last twelve months. The spotless figure above counts every inspection ever recorded here that ended with the inspector writing nothing down at all — a much harder bar than an A.
Non-food grade paper/ towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line clam containers on the cook line. Operator removed the towel.
High prioritySWORDFISH GRILL →Aug 25, 2026
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging prior to thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
High prioritySWORDFISH GRILL →Aug 25, 2026
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Blue cheese olives (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler.
High prioritySWORDFISH GRILL →Aug 25, 2026
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over French fries in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved fish.
High priorityTIDE TABLES →Feb 23, 2026
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer not at minimum ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer now at 400ppm.
High priorityCORTEZ CAFE →Feb 19, 2026
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed tzatziki sauce in back room reach in cooler next to door to dining room with visible mold and dated from 11/29. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
High priorityCORTEZ CAFE →Dec 19, 2025
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired DBPR license from 12/01/25.
High priorityCORTEZ CAFE →Dec 19, 2025
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide on shelf below the egg cooking burners holding cleaners. Operator discarded pesticide.
High priorityCORTEZ CAFE →Dec 19, 2025
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment at 0ppm. Operator changed the water and put in new sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer now at 200ppm.
High priorityCORTEZ CAFE →Dec 19, 2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tzatziki sauce in back room reach in cooler next to door to dining room with visible mold and dated from 11/29. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
High priorityCORTEZ CAFE →Dec 19, 2025
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings found on shelf in back corner under electrical box holding slicer. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priorityCORTEZ CAFE →Dec 19, 2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over sausage in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved scallops below sausage.
High priorityCORTEZ KITCHEN →Oct 22, 2025