BROWN BAG
440 12 ST, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941.374.4197
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cups out at 78f. Operator stated they have been out for 2 hours. Owner put butter in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sausage. Operator corrected storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored next to slicer not in sanitizer solution.
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting board heavily grooved. Reviewed with the operator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwave and toaster oven with food debris buildup. Reviewed with the operator
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed their reach in cooler with food debris buildup on the bottom. Reviewed with the operator
Apr 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed no proof of food employee training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting board heavily grooved. Reviewed with the operator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwave and toaster oven with food debris buildup. Reviewed with the operator
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed their reach in cooler with food debris buildup on the bottom. Reviewed with the operator
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed no proof of food employee training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting board heavily grooved. Reviewed with the operator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwave and toaster oven with food debris buildup. Reviewed with the operator
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed their reach in cooler with food debris buildup on the bottom. Reviewed with the operator
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods. Pickles and ham. Owner moved eggs and bacon to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cups out at 78f. Operator stated they have been out for 2 hours. Owner put butter in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over brown sugar. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
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 some employees with no written plan on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler grooved.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of flip top cooler.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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