CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE
895 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34207
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JUN 24
JAN 25
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,850
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019052319 | Aug 23, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2018058733 | Oct 12, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2017036851 | Jun 27, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | $800 |
| 7--2017024967 | Apr 24, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | $400 |
| 7--2016023692 | Apr 25, 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 | $450 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on salad make station butter (65F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed ice around the container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed in bar area handwashing sink used as a dump sink. Person in charge cleaned out sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink near dishwasher area. Person in charge filled soap.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar and salad make station.Person in charge printed signs.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed in back kitchen area open beverage on clean dish rack.Person in charge removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: In dish room Floor and walk-in cooler area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing in bar area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in back kitchen area.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotelsrestaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons.
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line beef (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed all food in walk-in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
In dish room Floor area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in main kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge changed sanitizer container and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm);
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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2 Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in back kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area multiple employees engaged in food preparation with bracelets. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in waitstaff area by fountain beverage machine plastic cups wet nesting.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly on cooks line in main kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed in beverage area cut lemon not covered. Person in charge covered lemons
Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Observed in back kitchen area on mop sink no Backflow device on hose.
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwasher area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in raw meat production area and on cooks line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on multiple employees in main kitchen and waitstaff area Jewelry other than a plain ring while preparing food.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler objectionable odor.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. 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.