ED'S TAVERN
10719 RODEO DR, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941.907.0400
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Salmon, Mahi, Cheese, Eggs, Haddock, Cooked Peppers, Chicken and Burgers out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Food was temping between 61F and 65F. All food was discarded and stop sale issued. Refrigerated drawers were out and not holding temperature.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed for cleaning.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strips hanging in prep area over tables. Operator removed strips.
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. On the cook line. Operator had him put one on.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hairnet. Operator corrected.
Food stored on floor. Observed carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler and other food items on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed it.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single serv cups and lids outside. Operator moved items.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed line cook on her phone and then not changing gloves or washing hands before returning to cooking. Operator coached employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Salmon, Mahi, Cheese, Eggs, Haddock, Cooked Peppers, Chicken and Burgers out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Food was temping between 61F and 65F. All food was discarded and stop sale issued. Refrigerated drawers were out and not holding temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon, Mahi, Cheese, Eggs, Haddock, Cooked Peppers, Chicken and Burgers out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Food was temping between 61F and 65F. All food was discarded and stop sale issued. Refrigerated drawers were out and not holding temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed it.
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 Salmon frozen, thawing in the walk in cooler in the commercial packaging. Operator corrected.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in ready to eat food preparation area on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a line cook on her phone on the line preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and the walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed line cook changing tasks and not changing gloves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook without a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the walk in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in the server area without paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the soap at the handwashing sink in the server area was not dispensing soap. Battery was dead, operator replaced.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging in front kitchen and in back prep kitchen. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Salmon thawed and in original packaging stating on the package "product must be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration". Operator removed all from packaging and placed on sheet pans in walk in cooler.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 and household pest insecticide stored under the prep table next to food. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusty, soiled can opener in back prep kitchen. Operator removed and discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sinks in front kitchen and back prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand sinks in kitchen and back prep kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used for flour scooping.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 kitchen employees without hair restraints.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas and tongs stored in standing dirty water. Operator corrected to clean water at 135 degrees.
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