BRIDGE TENDER INC
135 BRIDGE ST, Bradenton Beach FL 34217 · (941)778-4849
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed fish dip from 8/19, operator voluntarily discarded product.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019058233 | Oct 10, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 | $200 |
| 7--2017001316 | Dec 14, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 Julie S and Jessica S with expired food handlers certification.
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed homemade Caesar dressing on the menu without an identifier.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in kitchen next to reach-in cooler and across from cook line. Operator replaced paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen next to reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator replaced soap.
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 Julie S and Jessica S with expired food handlers certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machines in outdoor ice machine area. Operator was in the process of having the areas cleaned and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lower shelf on food preparation table on cook line with rust pitted surface.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and jello on the floor in dry storage area. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor and was in the process of moving jello off the floor in dry storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives in the cracks between equipment on cook line. Operator removed knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted surface on wire shelves in produce cooler.
Aug 6, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned slicer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used to dispense seasoning on cooks line. Operator removed solo cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust pitted surface on bottom shelf of food preparation table at the end of cook line next to flat top grill.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on walk-in cooler shelves.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over shredded chicken in the reach-in make station at the end of the cook line. Operator turned moved fish below cooked chicken.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area and in kitchen. Operator replaced both.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in outside with black mold like substance.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed building up of lime scale in the dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of excess grease and soil.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make table next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed music speakers on shelf in kitchen next to clean dishes. Operator removed speakers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers in dish area. Operator was removing containers to be rewarded and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen rusted and pitted.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor of beer cooler. Operator moved water off of floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in produce cooler.
Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain.Observed standing water in dumpster area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door to mop sink from food prep area with out a self closer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket not a proper strength. Educated operator on proper strength. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
Aug 28, 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in front bathroom.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers over rice in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed fish dip from 8/19, operator voluntarily discarded product.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (50F); Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Mahi (47F - Cold Holding); Grouper (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in single door, 2 drawer reach-in cooler at end of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (50F); Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Mahi (47F - Cold Holding); Grouper (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in single door, 2 drawer reach-in cooler at end of cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoops in flour, breading and coconut.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in front bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on slicer in back food prep area. Operator removed cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear storage container near dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk in produce cooler in back food prep area. Operator moved pickles off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door handle on cooks line. Operator removed tongs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on end of cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling next to sprinkler head in kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer bucket to 50ppm.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed item on the flat top.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to juice and drink mixers at the outside bar. Operator removed the bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Operator corrected the bucket to 100ppm chlorine.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Crashade Bush expired 4/26/23. Operation has 5 other up to date certified food managers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back bar hand wash sink used to rinse a cup. Operator instructed the employee on where to properly rinse cups.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables in the establishment. Operator moved some drinks.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug for their dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for the outside bar hand wash sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks in cooler throughout the kitchen. Operator removed some.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the produce walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in main kitchen area Walk in cooler cooked paste and and Beef Chili date marked 11/27/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee placed soiled dishes in dish machine and unloaded with same soiled gloves clean dishes. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee put soiled dishes back in dish machine,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area Walk in cooler cooked paste and and Beef Chili date marked 11/27/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Beef Chili (119F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated they did not turn on warming unit and it had been in the warming unit for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge put on stove range to reheat.
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. Person in charge printed form and hand employees read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
2 Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on hair restraint.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation or handling food with bracelets and watches. Educated Person in charge on Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in bar area across from tiki bar soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized holder.
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