LITTLE JO-TO
5911 53 AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-751-9703
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in men's bathroom 1 live roach.
★ 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. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 rice (49F - Cooling)Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 3/30/26. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler rice (49F - Cooling)Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 3/30/26. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.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 beverage station plastic cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front kitchen area.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 11/4/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
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 11/4/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Food stored on floor.observed in front kitchen area soda stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Person in charge removed cloth.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap and went to clean side of dish machine and started stacking clean dished.educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee placed soiled dishes back in dish machine and rewashed hand with soap.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated cup.
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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed in main kitchen area single service bowls not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Soy sauce bucket stored on floor in main kitchen area.Person in charge removed from floor.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 main kitchen Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and call for repair.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from outside building and put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Chicken over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Beef over soy sauce and Egg roll sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Beef.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area Raw Chicken over raw Seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in men's bathroom 1 live roach.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table in front kitchen area Fresh Garlic in Butter (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated in had been on the table for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in outside mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over hood and fryer hood filter soiled with grease.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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