HOOTER'S
4908 W 14 ST, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-758-1175
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observe in back kitchen area approximately 10 flies
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025009639 | Jan 23, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2018027728 | Apr 24, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed on cooks line approximately 6 floor tiles missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist ban on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed in front kitchen area on salad make station employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard. Employee put on bead guard and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe by fountain beverage station in wait staff area stacked glasses and food containers in dishwasher area wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler wing batter stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in back kitchen area employee chopping unwashed romaine lettuce. Educated Person in charge produce preparation. Person in charge washed produce.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin across from dish machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch. employee removed, watch and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe by fountain beverage station in wait staff area stacked glasses and food containers in dishwasher area wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on fryers and stove range.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge pushed hose into sanitizer,primed sanitizer and retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Observed in front bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge called for repair.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area and back kitchen area. Employees put on beard guard and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe by fountain beverage station in wait staff area stacked glasses and food containers in dishwasher area wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. 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. Observe over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge pushed hose in to sanitizer and retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observe in back kitchen area approximately 10 flies
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Person in charge removed from packaging.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observe in back kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe by fountain beverage station in wait staff area stacked glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Bacon over Butter. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Bacon.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back kitchen and area. Person in charge secured tanks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. 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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishroom area stacked food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area door handle to Walk in cooler encrusted with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized door handle.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in back kitchen area Nitrogen tanks not secured. Person in charge secured tanks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with wrist watch preparing food on cooks line. Educated Person in charge Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Both employees put on bead guard and washed hands. 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 on cooks line nacho plates stacked and not let to air dry. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Observed in waitstaff area by fountain beverage machine stacked cups wet nesting.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area multiple single service items not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed in wait station next to Handwashing sink no covered and exposed to splash. Educated Person in charge on Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Person in charge covered cut lemons
Aug 2, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Both employees put on bead guard and washed hands. 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 over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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