CAESAR BREAKFAST CAFE INC
1808 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 9418221369
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019059429 | Oct 21, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in front service area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelve in reach in cooler.Person in charge removed cardboard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in front service area cups wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry.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.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 22, 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
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting beverage cup in waitstaff area.Person in charge separated
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 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
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in waitstaff area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels.
No copy of latest inspection report available. 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 fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed in front service area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm) Person in charge diluted with water and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine recheck 100ppm)
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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 employee cracked raw Shell eggs,grabbed a clean serving plate with both hands and failed to remove gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Educated employee on glove use and hand washing. Employee placed plate in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout for glove use and hand washing.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of the hand out.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in main kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop.
Feb 8, 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in upright Reach in cooler across from cooks line Cooked Pork (53F - Cooling). Person in charge stated its was placed in Reach in cooler on 2/7/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Cooked Pork.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in upright Reach in cooler across from cooks line Cooked Pork (53F - Cooling). Person in charge stated its was placed in Reach in cooler on 2/7/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Cooked Pork.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Next to fountain beverage machine plastic glasses not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Person in charge placed cup in dishwasher area.
Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up on servers area. Person in charge inverted spoons.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed in main kitchen area sanitizer bucket at 10ppm. Person in charge added chlorine to sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area 2 shell eggs with broken shell. Educated Person in charge on procedures for broken shell eggs. Person in charge voluntarily discarded broken shell eggs.
In dry storage area, can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.
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. Noslen and Diana
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back storage area. Person in charge secured tank.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in front server area wet nesting on plastic cups by fountain beverage station. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Person in charge removed glasses.
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.