DOUGH FORGE
515 27 ST E STE 9, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-216-4070
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw shell eggs over cooked pasta. Educated Person in charge on safe food storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023050754 | Jul 25, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in main kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door in main kitchen area and bar area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in top part of reach in cooler eggplants (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and removed all from above the fill line and placed in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in steam table marinara (117F - Hot Holding); meat sauce (122F - Hot Holding); meatballs (119F - Hot Holding).Person in charge stated they had been in the steam table for approximately 1.5 hours and placed in oven to reheat.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in main kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door in main kitchen area and bar area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Reach in cooler raw Shell over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw shell eggs over cooked pasta. Educated Person in charge on safe food storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in Reach in cooler cream not date marked. Person in charge stated that he opened the cream on 10/11/23 and date marked accordingly.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area ROP Salmon intact. Educated Person in charge on ROP fish. Person in charge removed from ROP.
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