BRADENTON COUNTRY CLUB
4646 W 9 AVE, Bradenton FL 34209 · (941)792-1600
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor in outdoor dry storage building.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026014259 | Jan 7, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $600 |
| 7--2025068082 | Aug 27, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2025004384 | Oct 22, 2024 | May 6, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2022059080 | Dec 9, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2016019910 | Mar 30, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine final rinse at 154F. Operator discontinued use of dish machine for sanitizing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with soil and dust. Observed ceiling vent in dish machine area with soil and black mold like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in bar area under all equipment with food debris, soli and broken glass.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no current boiler certificate.
Dec 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine final rinse at 154F. Operator discontinued use of dish machine for sanitizing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ricotta cheese mix in walk-in food preparation cooler with a date mark from 12/09/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ricotta cheese mix in walk-in food preparation cooler with a date mark from 12/09/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen next to hand wash sink with dried food debris. Operator had employee clean and sanitize slicer.
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. Operator was unable to locate employee health reporting responsibilities forms. I e-mailed operator copy of the Health Reporting Responsibility form. Operator printed and had all employees read and sign agreements.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black mold like substance on interior of ice machine located in server area. Operator had employee clean and sanitize areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with soil and dust. Observed ceiling vent in dish machine area with soil and black mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in outside storage room. Operator had employee sweep and clean all areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in bar area under all equipment with food debris, soli and broken glass.
Food stored on floor. Observed beef on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved beef to shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish machine area above dish machine in dish area with black mold like substance. Observed tiles wall in dish area next to dish machine with black mold like substance.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no current boiler certificate.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no boiler certificate.
Aug 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor in outdoor dry storage building.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar without a sneeze guard set up in dining room.
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. Observed Dale J with expired food handlers certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling vent behind single door upright reach-in cooler across from seasoning rack.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no boiler certificate.
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Operator discontinued use and called repair.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor in outdoor dry storage building.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar without a sneeze guard set up in dining room.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer bucket too strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handwash sink in bar area. Operator removed strainer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on the menu with out an identifier.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cookline.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwash sink on cookline across from fryers.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no written consumer advisory.
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. Observed Dale J with expired food handlers certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling vent behind single door upright reach-in cooler across from seasoning rack.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed fish not removed from packaging before thawing. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table on cookline. Operator removed beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraints.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cookline. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single serve container stored on floor in outdoor druy storage building.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no boiler certificate.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no current boiler certificate.
Mar 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at machine sanitizing at 148F.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk -in cooler on meat shelf raw ground beef over salmon and crab claws. Operator moved products a placed according to cook temperature.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar set up in dining room without a sneeze guard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line oysters at 50F, cut lettuce at 53F, chicken wings at 47F. Operator stated items had been in drawers since previous night. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed in single door upright reach-in cooler at end of cook line rice at 49F, mashed potato 49F, pasta 50F. Operator stated items had been put in cooler since night before. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line oysters at 50F, cut lettuce at 53F, chicken wings at 47F. Operator stated items had been in drawers since previous night. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed in single door upright reach-in cooler at end of cook line rice at 49F, mashed potato 49F, pasta 50F. Operator stated items had been put in cooler since night before. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen next to slicer with a knife in it. Operator removed knife.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed can of soda on food preparation table in kitchen. Operator discarded drink.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved oil to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
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 in bread crumbs. Chef removed scoop.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no current boiler certificate.
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar set up in dining room without a sneeze guard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Melon (50F - Cold Holding) on salad bar in dining room. Operator stated that items had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator properly completed Time as a Public Health Control plan using specific time frames during the inspection.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired 8/31/24.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of antacid medicine and contact lens solution on shelf above food prep area in kitchen. Operator remove medicine.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub hand on face and then start putting away clean dishes. Employee stopped what he was doing and then washed hands. Employee rewashed and sanitized dishes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to below shrimp.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar set up in dining room without a sneeze guard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Melon (50F - Cold Holding) on salad bar in dining room. Operator stated that items had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator properly completed Time as a Public Health Control plan using specific time frames during the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and dust accumulation on ceiling tile next to air vent at the end of cooks line. And an accumulation of dust on fire alarm light above pizza prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on salad bar. Educated operator on inverting dishes. Operator inverted dishes.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove missing in mop sink closet.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches engaged in food prep.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door handle on cooks line and in use tongs on pizza oven door. Operator removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards on cooks line in kitchen. Educated operator on not using wet wiping cloths under cutting boards. Operator removed towels.
Open dumpster lid.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired 8/31/24.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Jun 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato sauce dented at seam, 1 can of artichokes dented at seam,1 can of cherry pie filling dented at seam. Operator removed and put aside for credit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in bread quinoa in dry storage. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent in and near dish machine soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area Beef Chili (56F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it has been cooling in the Walk in cooler since 11/16/23. Educated Person in charge Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Beef Chili.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed in dishwasher area employee went from soiled end to clean and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed soiled dishes and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Salmon over salsa and Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed handout to Person in charge Person in charge removed raw Salmon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area Beef Chili (56F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it has been cooling in the Walk in cooler since 11/16/23. Educated Person in charge Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Beef Chili.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet in dining room area Chicken salad (52F - Cold Holding); Tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Egg salad (49F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the buffet was setup for appropriately 1 hour. Person in charge removed all 4 food items and placed them in the Walk in cooler.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Educated Person in charge and printed and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge read agreement and signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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