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BEST WESTERN MANATEE PLUS HOTEL

2215 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.238.0800

Last inspected Aug 13, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5105390
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Buffet line Butter (72F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been on the counter for approximately 3 Hours and placed it in the Reach in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022000411Dec 3, 2021Feb 18, 2022$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge added chlorine and Triple Sink retested (Chlorine 50ppm);
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in back kitchen area a spray bottled of chemicals not labeled. Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor.observed bt water stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in bar area paper cups stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Buffet line Butter (72F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been on the counter for approximately 3 Hours and placed it in the Reach in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the form. Person in charge had all employees working read fill out form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink in front dining area. Person in charge stocked soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation

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.