HAMPTON INN & SUITES BRADENTON DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
309 10 ST W, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-746-9400
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license posted.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018015430 | Mar 5, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee in process of updating training.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, keys and eyeglasses on food prep table. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on breakfast bar at 52f. Operator stated cheese had been out on bar for two hours. Operator removed from bar and threw out cheese.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager on site. Business had proctor but no manager certification.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs in bags stored over milk in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager on site. Business had proctor but no manager certification.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized flange.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup stored in container of granola. Operator removed cup.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license posted.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats on buffet line at 67F. Operator stated butter had only been out for less than two hours. Operator pulled butter and placed in reach in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't find thermometer on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red and blue cutting boards heavily grooved.
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.