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FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS

7376 52 PLACE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-755-1982

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105380
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in front service area under 2 door dry storage cabinet approximately 10 flies.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025067387Aug 15, 2025Oct 14, 2025$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hood filter soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler and on food prep table cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated all products had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed back in walk-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2025 · Cheese 52°F Person in charge stated the cheese had been out for approximately . 5 hour and placed it in the walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler and on food prep table cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated all products had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed back in walk-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in ice dispenser shoot on fountain beverage machine mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on can opener in back kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on 2 employees. Employees put on guards and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odor by 3 compartment sink in back kitchen of the establishment.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee..
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed in front kitchen area ice cream in ice cream machine not covered. Person in charge covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Tyler Filewich.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors throughout main kitchen area covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in front service area under 2 door dry storage cabinet approximately 10 flies.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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. Tyler Filewich.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on faucet splitter mop sink.
Basic/29-38-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers in main kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floors throughout main kitchen area covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Garbage on pad around dumpster in North end of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Objectionable odors in main kitchen area by 3 compartment sink and fryer area.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at sandwich make station single service sandwich containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed in ice cream machine no lid on ice cream mix. Person in charge covered ice cream mix.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 by hand washing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area by Handwashing sink. Person in charge secured tanks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee with wrist bans. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge had employee remove bans. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation no beard guard. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking area.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid on west side of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by hand washing sink.
Basic/22-20-5
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on splitter on mop sink.
Basic/29-38-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area by Handwashing sink. Person in charge secured tanks.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee with wrist bans. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge had employee remove bans.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation no beard guard. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen by dish machine and 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North end of kitchen.
Basic/35B-03-4

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