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CORK'S CIGAR BAR

424 12 STREET WEST, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-744-2589

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5105898
Grade history
AUG 23
MAR 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026046296May 21, 2026Jul 27, 2026$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only Certified Food Manager expired on: 8/20/2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 21, 2026 · Observed no proof of a manager certificate. Operator has signed up for a class and was supposed to take it two days ago but has been having issues with 360 training not letting her take the course she paid for. Admin Complaint
May 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only Certified Food Manager expired on: 8/20/2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only Certified Food Manager expired on: 8/20/2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the woman's restroom. Reviewed proper procedure with the operator.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of pickles stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Reviewed proper procedure with the operator.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in it. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.