ENRICH BISTRO
5239 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-289-1299
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last day used.
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 Philip R with expired Certified Food Managers certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Michael K and Marta M hired over 60 days without his food handlers trading.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter being held on time without a written plan.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for consuming raw oysters. Educated manager on consumer advisory. Manager printed and hung consumer advisory.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table across from stand mixer. Employee removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on speed rack on cooks line next to food. Employee moved cell phone.
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 sugar. Operator removed scoop.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of dishwasher machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sinks in bar area. Operator replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwash sink in bar area. Operator replaced hand soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation surface on the cook line. Operator removed beverage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine located in kitchen across from dish area. Observatory removed scoop.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of cleaner of food preparation surface next to plates and hand wash sink. Operator removed cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen across from food preparation tables with dried food particles. Operator cleaned slicer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna, caviar and beef carpaccio on the menu without an identifier. Operator printed new menus with identifiers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed music speaker on food preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed speaker.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on dumpsters. Operator closed lids.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed employee health reporting agreements unsigned by employees. Person in charge had all employees onsite at the time of this inspection sign agreements.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing pancetta with out a HACCP plan.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed employee health reporting agreements unsigned by employees. Person in charge had all employees onsite at the time of this inspection sign agreements.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing pancetta with out a HACCP plan.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared dumpster. Operator closed lid.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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.