DAILY'S DINER
3633 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · (941) 753-7094
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken stored in reach in cooler at 48F. Operator discarded chicken.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022009591 | Feb 7, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2018060427 | Oct 29, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | — |
| 7--2017051206 | Oct 7, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | $800 |
| 7--2017037479 | Jul 3, 2017 | Sep 7, 2017 | $400 |
| 7--2017022125 | Apr 12, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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 the dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator worked with the pipes and got it reading 100ppm chlorine.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee crack raw shell eggs than handle clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator washed their hands and changed their gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark for their 4hr shell eggs on the cook line. Operator stated they had been placed out approximately 1-1/2hrs ago. Operator labeled their chart accordingly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed this can opener with debris buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized it.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dump a sanitizer bucket into a hand wash sink. Reviewed with the employee the proper use of the sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards partially melted and bent.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind their prep sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed their scoop handle buried in their potatoes. Operator removed it.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket on cook line too strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 500ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of having areas cleaned and sanitized.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at wall in dish area. Observed cove molding at wall next to reach-in cooler and hand sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cook line. Employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of preparation table on cook line with rust pitted surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor next to fryer with excess grease and soil.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo over shredded cheese in single door make station on cook line. Operator moved chorizo to bottom shelf below cheese.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a piece of hair in pudding in 2 door reach-in cooler next to oven in kitchen. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 pastries on the front counter of establishment with homemade butter cream frosting held since previous day at room temperature. Educated operator on putting the pastries on Time as A Public Health Control. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pastries on the front counter of establishment with homemade butter cream frosting held since previous day at room temperature. Educated operator on putting the pastries on Time as A Public Health Control. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer with dried food particles. Operator cleaned slicer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing against back wall behind 2 door reach-in cooler next oven.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line with rust pitted surface.
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 brown sugar container on bottom shelf of food preparation table across from oven. Operator moved handle above product.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on food preparation table across from oven. Operator removed towel.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense seasoning. Operator removed bowl.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding next to 2 door reaching cooler next to oven.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked cups in waitstaff area. Operator removed cups to dry properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitted surface on bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 12" x 18" hole in wall next to double sink near bottom of wall.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 83F on cook line. Operator removed utensils and discarded water.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of jalapeños dented at the seam. Operator removed can for credit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server cutting bananas and strawberries without gloves. Educated server wearing gloves for ready to eat food. Food was disposed of. Server washed hands and put on gloves to cut fruit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over shredded cheese. Operator moved eggs below cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at 55F and Cottage Cheese at 55F in preach-cooler in server prep area. Operator stated that items had been reach-in for approximately 2 hours. Operator turned down temp and moved items to different cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings next to clean dishes in dish area. Operator moved items to office.
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 for scooping granola touching product. Operator removed scoop.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over butter in the stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed the sausage.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flats of raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. Emailed and reviewed time as a public health control form with the owner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer head in the kitchen soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees. In use utensils stored in room temperature standing water on the cook line. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature on a speed rack next to the cook line. Employee placed the ground beef in the reach in cooler.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Owner removed and sanitized the knives and discarded the knife block.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Air conditioning handler leaking water on the floor next to the two compartment sink in the kitchen.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at 25ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator on cook line change gloves after cracking eggs without washing hands before putting on new gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed corned beef in reach in cooler marked with date of 7/12/23. Operator discarded corned beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken stored in reach in cooler at 48F. Operator discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken cold holding at 48F, beef burger at 45F. Operator discarded chicken. Operator iced beef burger.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner placed on dry storage shelf next to sugar bin. Operator removed cleaner from shelf.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer in spray bottle at 200ppm.
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles of cleaner located at three compartment wash sink. Operator labeled bottles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling vent in wait service station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer on sheet pan in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water draining from pipe of employee hand wash sink near wash station draining onto floor.
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.