KATIES CAFE
3130 E 53 AVE, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941.727.8615
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge placed in dumpster.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach in cooler freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. 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 by fountain beverage machine cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. observed on cooks line microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 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.
Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach in cooler freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. 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. Employee put on guard and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain beverage machine cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on east end of parking area. 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 grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Reach in cooler freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge primed sanitizer Dishwasher (Chlorine Recheck 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed in front kitchen area beef chili (93F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated it was there for approximately 1 hour. Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures Person in charge placed on stove in back kitchen area to reheat.
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. Observed Robert Roger's
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on east end of parking area. Person in charge removed garbage.
Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Reach in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.
Apr 6, 2024Inspection 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. Observed in front kitchen area by Handwashing sink interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Observed in waitstaff area cut lemon not covered. Person in charge covered lemon.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen, raw bacon over Ham. Person in charge removed the bacon.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for shell eggs. Person in charge stated he will add shell eggs to the written procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Chicken soup and chipped beef gravy not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/14/23 and date marked accordingly.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in main kitchen area not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid on East end of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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