BRADENTON YACHT CLUB
4307 SNEAD ISL RD, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941.722.5936
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole steak in the walk in cooler. Operator switched them.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015040474 | Sep 4, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $200 |
| 7--2015035867 | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stored plastic food containers wet nesting on drying rack.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of reach in cooler on cook line. Chef cleaned up water.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed them searing chicken and then cooling it down to be roasted later. Emailed and reviewed the par cooking paperwork with the operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their bar quaternary triple sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple dishes in the back prep area not inverted.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup on their walk the ground in the receptacle area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on their walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled.
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (103F - Hot Holding); in the wait station area under a heat lamp. Chef stated the rice had been in hot holding for approximately 1 hour. Chef reheated the rice to 169F and placed it in a hot holding well.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +.200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is is using reduce oxygen packaging for cooked meats and freezing without a HACCP plan All packaging is properly labeled in date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board in the salad make area. Employee removed the drink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags with no last date sold.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three small cutting boards heavily grooved. Chef disposed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing wrist watch. Employee removed watch.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Chef removed.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole steak in the walk in cooler. Operator switched them.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Cheese Olives (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their sink and surface cleaner buckets.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the inside of the ice machine. Operator burned and began cleaning the machine.
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 reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on the cook line grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee cooking food with a watch on. Operator had them remove it.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 rusted cans Sysco sliced peaches and 2 dented cans house recipe ketchup. Manager removed from shelf.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not dated with last date used.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/pink slimy substance interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on flip top reach in and hot station. Observed several small colored cutting boards heavily grooved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered. Operator covered.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade area with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bin of rice with no handle pan inside. Operator removed pan.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door flip tops throughout kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one food prep employee with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed four cases of fryer oil stored on the floor in back dry storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed drink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled on food line.
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.