LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
2715 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-799-0199
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no written plan in place.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored with dry storage food. Operator removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for their chlorine dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their two kitchen hand sinks. Operator placed more.
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 missing training for Crysten P and Jasmin who have both worked for over 60 days and handle food.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the outside storage freezer.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their cook line sink with plugs and cords inside,and observed the bar sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed them.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the bar and bathroom sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator handling food without a hair restraint. Operator put a hat on.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water. Operator removed them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes and coffee filters not properly covered. Operator inverted the boxes and cover the filters.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer buckets stored on the floor.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on rear exterior hose Bibb.
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. Observed no written plan in place.
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 on site.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in employee restroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom right of exterior kitchen door.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food stored below paper towel dispenser next to hand sink. Chef moved food items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of utensils at grill station in 77f water. Chef removed container to wash.
Kitchen table with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stainless steel table in kitchen area with rust pitting.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer.
Oct 30, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler across from stove range raw scallops over cooked grits. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw scallops.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line. egg and cheese quiche (70F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the reach in cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of all purpose cleaner stored on food prep table next to dressing. Chef moved bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device available to temp dish machine.
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.
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. Observed fish thawing in bag in drawer with no cut in package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on hand sink and speaker on top of coffee maker.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Flour bin stored on the floor. Chef moved off floor.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bag of trash behind dumpster.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shields on light fixture in dry storage building.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on squeeze bottles. Flour bin not labeled. Chef labeled bin.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid. Chef labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in cornmeal bin. Manager removed bowl.
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. Observed grouper thawing in reach in cooler in packaging. Chef cut slit in bag.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler heavily grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe wet stacked pans on shelf in rear storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed food products stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved product to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Chef labeled bottles.
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.