LINGER LODGE RESTAURANT
7205 85 ST CT E, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941.755.2757
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw calamari in walk in cooler. Operator moved.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener up front soiled. Operator cleaned it.
Customer self-service equipment in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned before refilling. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the kitchen below the burners soiled and rusted.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener up front soiled and the can opener in the back storeroom soiled and rusted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine in the server area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor under the shelving in the dry storeroom. Operator moved items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods with grease beginning to drip on the ceiling of the hoods and the ansul pipes.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the kitchen below the burners soiled and rusted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish thawing in the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door across from the dish area without a self closer and exits to the outside.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor and under shelves on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed to clean.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine at the bar with a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray and walls.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor and under shelves on the floor.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw calamari in walk in cooler. Operator moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in back kitchen with a black mold like substance on it. Operator removed to clean.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food and pans of food stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall below the table across from the table for labeling.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light bulbs over the grill and in the back storage room not covered or protected.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease dripping from the wall above the single door oven and over the flat grill.
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.