AVOCADO’S
5120 MANATEE AVE W UNIT A, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-746-5299
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 small black flying insects in bar area at soda gun.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their kitchen triple sink at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their bar tinplate sink at 450ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup on and around their grease receptacle
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles in contact with raw meats on the cook line. Operator removed them to be washed.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in bar area with surface rust.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in ice bin in kitchen. Operator moved scoop.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo over cheese in walk-in cooler on speed rack. Operator moved chorizo below cheese.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand wash sinks in kitchen next to coffee area. Operator removed strainer.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over radishes in 2 door reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate being used to dispense shredded pork on cook line. Operator removed plate.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between flip top make stations. Operator removed knife for cleaning and sanitizing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hands San in men restroom.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 small black flying insects in bar area at soda gun.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed chorizo in same container as zucchini in single door flip top on cooks line across from flat top. Operator removed chorizo to separate pan and place on lower shelf in reach-in cooler.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Educated operator on how to prime dish machine. Dish machine now at 100ppm.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cut lettuce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved container off the floor.
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 chicken and beef in cooler drawers on cooks line below flat top.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over packaged cheese in walk-in cooler on speed rack. Educated operator on food storage. Operator moved raw bacon below cheese.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop laying in sugar. Operator removed scoop.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2 moldy uncooked whole zucchini stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the zucchini.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw sausage stored over cut and washed vegetables in the make reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the sausage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored over raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the sausage..
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked green tomatoes stored in the walk-in cooler not date marked. Manager stated the tomatoes were cooked on 1-16. Manager placed a date mark on the tomatoes
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Technician arrived during inspection, observed 100 ppm at dishmachine.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tortilla chips stored in non food grade bins.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cheese.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 18lbs ground beef in walk in cooler dated 7/13/23. Operator discarded ground beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 18lbs ground beef dated 7/13/23. Operator discarded ground beef.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook talk on cell phone with gloves on then engaged in food preparation with out changing gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 gallon container of salsa in reach in cooler at 51F. Operator discarded salsa.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 gallon container of homemade salsa in reach in cooler at 51F. Operator stated salsa had been in cooler overnight. Operator discarded salsa.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed tortillas stored on shelf lined with cardboard in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cooks eating in the dry foods storage area. Operator moved cooks outside to eat.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple cracked plates on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour bin, sugar bin with handles in food.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves where whipped topping is stored.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.