FOOD+BEER
4286 53RD AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 9419619306
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge printed a copy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019055799 | Sep 27, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line on food preparation table cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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/
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed in main kitchen area employee uncovered beverage on food preparation table. Person in charge removed.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned.
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all the food had Been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hour and put ice on all the food and called for repair.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Approximately 4 Floor tiles missing on cooks line.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on cooks line on food container. Person in charge removed.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked potato fries (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (48F - Cooling) on 8/14/25. Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in reach in cooler on 8/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler (cooked potato fries (101F ) time 1:40pm. Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler at 10am. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discharged.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler (cooked potato fries (101F ) time 1:40pm. Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler at 10am. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discharged. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked potato fries (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (48F - Cooling) on 8/14/25. Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in reach in cooler on 8/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler black bean salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that the cooler was not work properly and food had been on ice for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge placed food in walk-in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in side ice machine bin black mold like substance.
Approximately 4 Floor tiles missing on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cooks line employee cell phone on top of food storage container. Person in charge removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard and washed hands.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed in main kitchen area employee returned from using the bathroom and put on gloves and grabbed a single service item and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. educated employee on handwashing and glove procedure. employee put single service item in garbage,remove soiled gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge printed a copy.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on cooks like soiled utensils and wet cloth in handwashing sink.Person in charge removed and washed sink.
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. Person in charge printed a copy of the handout and had all employees currently working read and sign.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back kitchen area ice machine soiled with mold.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in main kitchen area bottles of water on food Food prep table and cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
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.