FAVS ITALIAN CUCINA INC
419 W 12 ST, Bradenton FL 34205 · 7083287
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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 dish machine with chlorine measuring 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine measuring 100ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used as liner in direct contact with cut lettuce inside of walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside of salt container in dry storage shelf near stand mixer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed shelves lined with cardboard inside of walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweater stored on top of salt container on dry storage shelf near stand mixer. Operator removed sweater.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled wine in the walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups left in containers of seasoning.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine. Owner cleaned and sanitized.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red cutting boards grooved grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Cleaning scheduled for 8/25.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board heavily grooved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. Owner relabeled container.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 small cutting boards heavily grooved in back kitchen area. 1 small red grooved board up front by marinara.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled and grease buildup.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils stored handle down.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented on seam cans of 711 ground tomatoes on dry storage shelf. Owner removed cans.
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. Observed some employees with no forms on file.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles with pink and green liquid in them. Owner labeled bottles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front bread station.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on hand wash sink. Owner moved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled. Owner labeled bottles.
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.