GHOST STREET KITCHEN
8004 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210
Last inspected Sep 5, 2023 · 2 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler #1-Cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); Feta (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding). Operator adjusted thermostat, ambient air temperature at 38F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016057707 | Nov 23, 2016 | Feb 24, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves exchange items with customer at front counter, remove gloves, then put on new gloves to handle pasta. Advised employee that in between tasks hands must be washed then new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Observed soiled mixer head. Observed soiled knife sharpener. Observed soiled French fry cutter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have chemical test strips for three compartment sink or buckets.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink and food stored over prep area across from cook line. Operator removed food and drink from area.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler next to pizza ovens.
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves exchange items with customer at front counter, remove gloves, then put on new gloves to handle pasta. Advised employee that in between tasks hands must be washed then new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at Three compartment sink spray hose hanging lower than flood rim.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler #1-Cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); Feta (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding). Operator adjusted thermostat, ambient air temperature at 38F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Observed soiled mixer head. Observed soiled knife sharpener. Observed soiled French fry cutter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have chemical test strips for three compartment sink or buckets.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 bottles unlabeled at three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle in bread crumbs, flour, and sugar bins.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink and food stored over prep area across from cook line. Operator removed food and drink from area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees handling food with no hair restraints.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler next to pizza ovens.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed clogged floor drain at three compartment sink. Operator stated he already made a call to have repaired.
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.