LA TRIBU RESTAURANT
5673 15 ST E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 9412016849
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 for Person in charge.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface..
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over bottled water. Person in charge removed chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer opening not protected with self-closing doors.
Stored food not covered in reach in freezer Person in charge cover stuffed tortilla.
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.
May 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 bottle water. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy.Person in charge removed shell eggs.
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Person in charge added chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over bottle water. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy.Person in charge removed shell eggs.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 10/1/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge discarded rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 10/1/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge discarded rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. 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.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy in Spanish of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
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 for 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. Education Person in charge and printed a copy of the handout. All employees working read and signed handout.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. 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 in back kitchen area.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in main kitchen area 3cs sanitizer over 200ppm. Person in charge diluted sanitizer and retested at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen are raw Beef steak over cooked rice. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout.
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 main kitchen area cooked Ground Beef not date marked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge stated that it was prepared on 9/2/2023 and date marked accordingly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
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