KELSEY'S BAR & GRILL
7020 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941.782.8978
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge updated license while inspection was open.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024024742 | Mar 18, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of soap stored above seasoning. Operator moved the box.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their kitchen hand sinks used as dumps sinks. Reviewed with the operator and employees on its proper use.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary buckets.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside their dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the fryers with grease and food debris buildup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers and coffee filter not properly protected. Operator inverted the to-go containers and stored the filters.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment stored on top of their freezers and soda boxes. Operator removed them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed their walk in cooler fan covers with heavy dust buildup.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked ceiling tiles through in dry storage area. Observed holes in ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen with excess soil and dust.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles through out kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls around dish area with black mold like substance.
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 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 chlorine dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of dishwasher machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on lower bottom shelf on cook line next to container of chips. Operator removed cleaner and placed in chemical area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in food preparation area across from clean dish rack with a build up of dried food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked ceiling tiles through in dry storage area. Observed holes in ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen with excess soil and dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding and cove molding pulling away from walls through out kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line not attached to unit properly.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed corners along walls throughout establishment with build up of soil and food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed floors beneath and around fryers with grease and food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles through out kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall around pipes next to chest freezers in back freezer area. Observed wall behind chest freezers with holes and in disrepair,
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on food preparation surface next to slicer with soil and dust.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill battery and charger on cans of black beans in dry storage area. Operator removed charger and battery.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls around dish area with black mold like substance.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer with dried food debris. Operator was in the process of cleaning slicer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jason L. hired more than 60 days without food handlers certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed interior of ice machine with build of lime.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in women's room without a cover.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor throughout kitchen without broken, cracked and missing tiles.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Waste company pushed dumpster to far back to close lids.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer too strong. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed excess lime scale build up on interior of dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense flour. Operator removed bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and radio on shelf at end of cook line next to dry seasoning.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile cracked and missing pieces. Observed missing floor tiles under slicer table.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken wings on floor in walk. Operator moved wings of floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator remove tongs.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored next to cutting boards. Operator removed bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to dispense flour. Operator bowl.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door on cooks line. Operator removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook-line.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated bottle was leaking. Operator cleaned up water.
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed in main kitchen area employee put Burger Bun on serving plate with bare hand. Bun temperature was 114°F. Educated Person in charge on Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee discarded Bun and washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge updated license while inspection was open.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw Bacon and raw Shell Eggs over Pickle Buckets. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed pickles As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Gave Person in charge handout of Future Legal Action.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler Beef Chili date marked 3/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beef Chili.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee put Burger Bun on serving plate with bare hand. Bun temperature was 114°F. Educated Person in charge on Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee discarded Bun and washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line Cooked Chicken wings (75F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that they had been out of the cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed them back in the Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler cooked meatballs and cooked sausage not date marked. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 3/16/24 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. Larry.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas in main kitchen area. 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 in dishwasher area several missing floor tiles.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on West 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 in main kitchen area over fry and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area Reach in coolers,Reach in freezer Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler 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.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell Eggs over pickles. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy to Person in charge.
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge read responsibilities and signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler meatloaf not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 11/18/2023 and date marked accordingly.
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. Franklin.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back kitchen area ice machine bin soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed through kitchen area some ceiling tiles No 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 in main kitchen area. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in main kitchen area under dish machine and food preparation table missing floor tiles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on west end parking area next to dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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