BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 400
7393 STATE ROAD 70 EAST, Bradenton FL 34203
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground sausage over Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Sausage.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on cooks line microwave and reach in cooler door handles soiled.Person in charge cleaned.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated food containers.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by ice machine.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on cook a cloth bracelet on wrist.employee removed bracelet, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated food containers. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by cook's line.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.observe in walk-in cooler 1 raw shell egg with broken shell. Person in charge discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated food containers.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored.observed on front service line coffee filters not covered. Person in charge covered filters.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Person in charge placed in sanitizer.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated food containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area next to ice machine single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed in waitstaff area cut lemon not covered. Person in charge covered lemon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Water draining onto floor surface under dishwasher in main kitchen area.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line. Employee dipped bread in shell Egg mixture, placed bread on grill,changed gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Employee touched plate contact surfaces and touched cooked pancakes with glove. Person in charge stopped employee, and had him discard Pancakes,place plate in dish room area, remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line. Employee dipped bread in shell Egg mixture, placed bread on grill,changed gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Employee touched plate contact surfaces and touched cooked pancakes with glove. Person in charge stopped employee, and had him discard Pancakes,place plate in dish room area, remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in dry storage room, hole in ceiling tile next to air return vent.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line across from grill soiled gaskets on Reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed in front wait station area cut lemons not covered. Person in charge covered lemons.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground sausage over Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Sausage.
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