FIONAS FAMILY RESTAURANT
5207 33 ST E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-739-3525
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. person charge renewed license before the end of the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025064976 | Aug 7, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2018049496 | Aug 10, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 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. Observed: Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed in waitstaff area employee started work, touched clean coffee pot and failed to wash hands before starting work. Educated Person in charge on Person in charge on handwashing procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge placed coffee pot in dish washing machine area and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes. 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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the back kitchen area reach in cooler raw ground beef over salami and cooked chicken for salad. Person in charge removed raw beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in waitstaff area melted butter not time marked.Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in steam table hot well sausage gravy (96F - Reheating); bean soup (119F - Reheating); beef gravy (136F - Reheating). Educated Person in charge on reheating foods and emailed Person in charge stated the products started reheating at 6:30 am, time temperature was taken 8:50am.Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in waitstaff area melted butter not time marked.Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in steam table hot well sausage gravy (96F - Reheating); bean soup (119F - Reheating); beef gravy (136F - Reheating). Educated Person in charge on reheating foods and emailed Person in charge stated the products started reheating at 6:30 am, time temperature was taken 8:50am.Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. person charge renewed license before the end of the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in waitstaff area melted butter not time stamped. Person in charge stated it was placed on the table at 8:00 am and time stamped accordingly. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. April.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs stored on floor.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge primed Dishwasher and (Chlorine retest 100ppm)
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in dish washing area employee went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to remove gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.employee placed soiled dishes in dish washing area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in waitstaff area melted butter and butter pats not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in waitstaff area melted butter and butter pats not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in waitstaff area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on clean dishes rack employee cell phone. Employee removed cell phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in steam table beef gravy (136F - Reheating)at 9:00am.Person in charge stated the start time was 6:00am. Educated Person in charge on reheating foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food prep table on cooks line raw shell egg mixture (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes and placed it in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in waitstaff area melted butter and butter pats not time stamped. Person in charge stated it had been out since 7:00am and time stamped accordingly.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in steam table beef gravy (136F - Reheating)at 9:00am.Person in charge stated the start time was 6:00am. Educated Person in charge on reheating foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in waitstaff area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in back storage area.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Approximately 5 Floor tiles missing in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge setup triple sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) and called for repair.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line pancake batter (54F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out of refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes and placed it back in the reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in waitstaff area unlabeled spray bottle. Person in charge stated it was bleach and water and labeled accordingly.
Approximately 5 Floor tiles missing in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in back kitchen area by dish machine. Employee went from handling soiled dish to handling clean dishes and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee placed soiled dishes on soiled end of dish area, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and cleanable in cooks area of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen grill area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in Walk in cooler. Approximately 5 tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout entire kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler soiled gaskets with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in back area of main kitchen on East side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside by Mop sink. Person in charge inverted Mop.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back area of main kitchen,slicer soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge washed and sanitized slicer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in waitstaff area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling no smooth and cleanable in cooks area of the kitchen. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Multiple Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area and waitstaff area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout entire kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler soiled gaskets with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in back area of main kitchen.
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.