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DOUGH FORGE

515 27 ST E STE 9, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-216-4070

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105279
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding 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.
High priority/08A-24-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023050754Jul 25, 2023Jan 17, 2024$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in main kitchen area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door in main kitchen area and bar area.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in main kitchen area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door in main kitchen area and bar area.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-24-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Still no proof of food handlers training. Admin Complaint
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.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Time Extended

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.