CENTRAL CAFE
906 MANATEE AVE E, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941.757.0050
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding.Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017043666 | Jul 24, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line butter (79F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour.Person in charge placed in reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Person in charge removed.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 hood soiled with grease.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.observed Handwashing sink slow drain. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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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.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in back kitchen area reach in cooler raw beefsteak and raw bacon over salad dressing. Educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed unlabeled chemical bottle in dish washing machine area. Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
slow draining water in handwash sink on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.employee removed and placed all in dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink. Person in charge inverted to air dry.
Aug 26, 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly.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 and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area raw beef steaks over pico de gallo. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw steak.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding.Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding.Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was degreaser and labeled accordingly.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge set up triple sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area raw ground beef over bottled beverages. Person in charge removed raw ground beef.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Sanitizer container was empty. Person in charge replaced the sanitizer container and retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm);
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 in Reach in cooler under grill in front kitchen area Raw Salmon and Raw Tuna thawed in Reduced oxygen Packaged. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge removed from ROP.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface out behind restaurant on east side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Shell Eggs over olives. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen Cooked pork and Chicken not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 7/22/23 and date marked accordingly.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface out behind restaurant on east side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.