5 STAR SEAFOOD
5415 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in main kitchen area under flat to grill Approximately 10 live roaches under reach in cooler in front kitchen area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ahmed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Outer opening not protected with self-closing door on east end of kitchen.
Aug 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from restroom, failed to wash hands and touched a tea bag.Educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge discarded tea bag.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed in kitchen area under food preparation table house hold pest spray. Person in charge removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over condiments. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw beef.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in main kitchen area under flat to grill Approximately 10 live roaches under reach in cooler in front kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area potato (113F - Hot Holding); corn (115F - Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. I printed a copy to Person in charge.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels.
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. I printed a copy to Person in charge.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind available. Person in charge purchased chlorine for sanitizer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ahmed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle on reach in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 5 dead roaches behind flat top grill in main kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches behind reach in cooler in front kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches under food preparation table next to Handwashing sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on food preparation table. Person in charge removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer food boxes stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
Outer opening not protected with self-closing door on east end of kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mops to air dry.
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted
Dec 30, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.observed chicken (148F - Cooking). educated person in charge on proper cooking temperatures and email person in charge a copy of the handout person in charge placed back into fryer to cook more.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously license.Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling tile missing.observed in main kitchen area 2 ceiling missing.
Equipment in poor repair.observed in front kitchen area I opened the reach in cooler and the door feel office/end day and hit my left foot.
Stored food not covered.observed cooked chicken and cooked pasta not covered in walk-in cooler. Person in charge covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in front sandwich make station pork (118F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated it had been in the warmer for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the oven to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed front kitchen area above portion control condiments a spray bottle of all purpose cleaner. Person in charge removed spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room area above tables hood filters soiled with mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge printed license.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of grill in front of kitchen area. Person in charge mopped.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back kitchen area. Person in charge placed in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches and rings while preparing food. Person in charge had employees remove and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in front kitchen area chemical over portion control sauces. Person in charge removed chemicals.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above dry storage air return vents soiled.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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