ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR-CORTEZ
6696 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34210 · (941)792-0077
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw oysters at 46 degrees, operator stated that oysters had been shucked approximately 3.5 hours earlier. Operator placed ice on oysters to rapidly cool.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022035999 | Jun 7, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper boat in chips,. Operator removed boat.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table next to burners. Employee removed beverage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging wire shelf next to salad station. Operator removed tongs.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs in salad in salad area. Operator removed tongs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall inside of walk-in cooler around entrance soiled with excess dust and grease. Observed wall around walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust and black mold like substance.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets in kitchen and back food preparation area with quaternary sanitizer not at minimum strength. Operator changed all buckets. Quaternary sanitizer buckets now at 200ppm.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line at salad station with cut marks.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over sauces in squeeze bottles and over cooked sliced beef in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw beef steaks below squeeze bottles and sliced cooked beef.
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 in breading in back food preparation area. Operator moved handle above product.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in single door cooler at the end of the cook line with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over gallons of milk in walk in cooler. Operator moved tuna to lower rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw oysters at 46 degrees, operator stated that oysters had been shucked approximately 3.5 hours earlier. Operator placed ice on oysters to rapidly cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer on clean dish rack in dish room with dried food particles. Operator removed slicer to be recleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with slime on edges. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door dirty and separating from door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing concrete at entrance of walk-in freezer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid.
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 touching rice. Employee removed scoop.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese cake being thawed at room temperature. Employee stated he had just removed the cheese cake from the freezer. Employee placed cheese cake in cooler to thaw properly.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink in dish machine area with drain pipe leaking on to floor.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer in dish area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned slicer and removed food particles.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw oysters over washed and cut produce in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved the oyster.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 175ppm chlorine. Operator added more water to it and remeasured at 100ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the chemical storage area. Operator removed bottles to be labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of flour. Operator removed the bowl. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee water bottle in the right side cook line freezer. Operator disposed of it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the corner wall in the warewashing area.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw conch fritter mixture stored over produce in the walk in cooler. Manager moved raw conch mixture. Observed raw oysters on shelf above cooked shrimp stored in reach in cooler. Manager moved raw oysters.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning detergent stored on cook line next to liquid butter. Operator relocated away from food and food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at wait staff area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager corrected.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop in flour bin with no handle. Operator removed scoop.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line in use with cut marks.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed a rusted out portion approximately 1.5ft long at the bottom seam of dumpster.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored on rack west nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of mayonnaise stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed mayonnaise onto shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack between cutting board and reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed knife.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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