COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE ANNA MARIA SOUND
12324 MANATEE AVENUE WEST, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-362-9377
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 black flying insects at floor drain in bar area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed baked goods not stored under their sneeze guard at the buffet. Operator disposed of the food of their own volition.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dish are hand sink filled with tools. Operator removed the tools.
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 employee health agreements. Had the operator print them out and have the employees sign them.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their 3hr disposal buffet. Emailed the operator a plan and they filled it out.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on top of the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups left on sauce containers. Operator removed them.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the chef working without a hair restraint.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the sign missing from the dish area hand sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not properly protected. Operator inverted the boxes and covered the coffee filters.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 11, 2025□ 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed row of missing floor tile at exit door from kitchen to the outside.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tray of dessert breads displayed next to water dispenser for consumption by consumers without protection. Educated operator on displayed foods. Operator removed tray of dessert breads.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine hot water sanitizer at 154F. Operator discontinued use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with yellow soil on interior. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker and cell phone on food preparation surface next to slicer. Operator removed speaker and cell phone.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed row of missing floor tile at exit door from kitchen to the outside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in dish machine area. Operator removed mop and hung to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm.
Aug 13, 2025□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts of cabinets and handles in breakfast bar area with excess food debris and soil. Employees were in the process of cleaning cabinets.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 6 small black flying insects at floor drain in bar area. Observed approximately 2 small black flying insects in dry storage area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Juliana D hired over 60 days without food handler certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at hand sink next to cook line. Operator repaired soap dispenser.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed food on breakfast line being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on Time as A Public Health Control. Emailed copy of Time as A Public Health Control. Operator printed and started filling out paper work.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense seasoning on single door make station on cook line. Operator removed solo cups.
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 commercially packaged Mahi thawed in the reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in edges and corners of bar area with excess food and soil. Operator was in the process of cleaning areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts of cabinets and handles in breakfast bar area with excess food debris and soil. Employees were in the process of cleaning cabinets.
Stored food not covered. Observed coleslaw in reach-in cooler on cook line uncovered from evening before. Operator removed and covered product.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 black flying insects at floor drain in bar area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service operating with expired license. Operator attempted to update license during inspection. Operator is waiting for payment to process. Operator received confirmation # 2460
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replace paper towel.
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 proof employees are informed of their health reporting responsibility. E-mailed copy of health reporting agreement to operator. Operator had employees start signing health reporting agreements.
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 fish not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in granola on shelf in food prep area. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in the reach-in drawer cooler on cook line, solo cups in marinara sauce. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cups.
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Beef and Chicken over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Person in charge removed Chicken and beef. Emailed Person in charge safe refrigerator storage hand out.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line Sliced Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Sliced Sliced Turkey (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Fruit (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (58F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Butter (64F - Cold Holding) time 8:45am Person in charge stated all the food was placed on line at 6:30 am. Person in charge removed all and placed in Walk in cooler Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Emailed Person in charge time as a public health handout.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish room and next to grill in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
Cooking oil stored on floor and dry storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink located near cook top in kitchen blocked by garbage pail.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink near three compartment sink had items stored in it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator had no test strips or thermometer to measure temperature for dish machine. Food and beverage manager arrived during inspection and was able to locate test strips.
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. Manager did not have files accessible to show employee signatures initially. Observed some completed forms upon arrival of F&B manager.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed employee hand wash sink in bar area with no soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in ice machine located near back door.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed build up of lime scale in hi temp ware washing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scooping bowl with no handle left in large bowl of frozen fries in under counter reach-in freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located in front of roll top reach in cooler with cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed boxes from floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers stored on shelf with old sticker labels.
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