GULF DRIVE CAFE
900 N GULF DRIVE, Bradenton Beach FL 34217 · 941-778-1919
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the toast station counter top. Approximately 5 on the floor in the prep kitchen. Observed 1 on top of the ice machine at the server station. Operator has cleaned and sanitized the areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021010197 | Mar 4, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 | $800 |
| 7--2020002790 | Jan 2, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | $200 |
| 7--2016029698 | Jun 20, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2015035910 | Aug 11, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener with food debris and soil. Operator removed can opener for claeaning.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed strainer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without an identifier. Operator was in the process of adding identifier to menu during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe at ice bin bar area.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple shell stock tags not marked with last date used.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with a build up of soil and food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed soda gun line in ice at bar area. Operator removed soda gun line and discarded ice.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back coffee area with a build up of food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning and sanitizing.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand-wash sink in dish area. Operator replaced hand soap.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelf of food predation table next to single door make station with surface rust.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by glass door in back coffee area. Operator removed dead roach and cleaned area.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed bagged soda boxes being stored on the floor in soda storage area. Observed milk on the floor in beer keg walk-in cooler. Operator moved milk of the floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in back room next to coffee area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve solo cups not inverted and uncovered in server area on shelf next to single door flip top. Operator covered solo cups.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date used.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink n bar area. Operator replaced paper towel.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 12" x 12" hole in ceiling in unisex bathroom. Operator stated is still process of recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in either unisex bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in bar area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop sink area not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at bar 45F, operator removed and put on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Chowder 107F, Cream soup 107F. Operator removed chowder and soup a day heated to 197F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator corrected menus with asterisk identifier before then end of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Solo cups being used to dispense salt and pepper. Operator removed solo cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in food prep reach in cooler. Operator removed drink and put in employee designated area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers in middle kitchen area torn.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids.
Jan 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the toast station counter top. Approximately 5 on the floor in the prep kitchen. Observed 1 on top of the ice machine at the server station. Operator has cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt holding at 46F and soup holding at 44F. in prep area cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pina colada machine at the bar soiled. Slicer blade guard on the cook line soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and cell phone on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bus tubs and carts in dish are soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water in disrepair at hand sink in server station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar cooler.
Aug 2, 2023□ 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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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waist line at one soda gun in bar area.
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.