MEAN DEANS LOCAL KITCHEN
6059 26 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 386-316-3816
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen salad make station employee touched facial hair with bare hands, used bare hands to fill salad plate and failed to wash hands and put on gloves. Educated Person in charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded salad, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025010816 | Jan 28, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed watch and band on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.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.em here we go put on beard guard and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed food pans wet nesting.Person in charge separated.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm)Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair.
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 reduced oxygen packaging, fish bearing the label, indicating needs to be removed from packaging before thawing still intact thawing in a water bath. Educated Person in charge on rop fish. Person in charge removed from packaging.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with bracelet and wrist watch. Employee removed and washed hands.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in back kitchen area dented can of artichoke hearts. Person in charge removed can.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line by fryer butter milk batter (61F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in a bigger container with ice.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage over ice machine by fountain beverage.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
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. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed from packaging.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee put on. Hair restraint and washed hands.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage over ice machine by fountain beverage.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area seafood (49F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been in the reach in cooler longer than 4 hours and discarded all. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area seafood (49F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been in the reach in cooler longer than 4 hours and discarded all. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage over ice machine by fountain beverage.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line egg mixture (68F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed back in the reach in cooler.
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. Emailed person in charge a copy. Person in charge printed and had employees read and sign that are currently working.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by fountain beverage machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage over ice machine by fountain beverage.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed in main kitchen salad make station employee touched facial hair with bare hands, used bare hands to fill salad plate and failed to wash hands and put on gloves. Educated Person in charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded salad, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
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 salad make station employee touched facial hair with bare hands, used bare hands to fill salad plate and failed to wash hands and put on gloves. Educated Person in charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded salad, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area in Walk in cooler, raw Seafood over cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw Seafood.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in main kitchen Walk in cooler Raw Ground Beef over raw Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen salad make station employee touched facial hair with bare hands, used bare hands to fill salad plate and failed to wash hands and put on gloves. Educated Person in charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded salad, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
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 in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw fish thawed and not removed from reduce oxygen package. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge removed from packaging.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in the salad make station.
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 on cooks line,employee grabbed cooked tortilla shells with bare hands for ready to eat. Educated Person in charge on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded tortilla.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler next to grill in main kitchen area raw fish over whipped cream and cooked crab. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw fish from ROP.
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 Basil cream sauce date marked 9/24/23. Educated Person in charge on exceeding 7 days with TCS food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food item.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler Pico de gallo 51F, Caesar dressing 53F, sour cream 51F, artichokes 51F, butter 51F, black bean soup 47F, lobster soup 47F, cream of broccoli soup 47F, vodka sauce 48F, clam chowder 46F, Au jus 50F, basil cream sauce 51F, mashed potatoes 46F, cheese sauce 48F, orange cream sauce 50F, lobster cream sauce 48F, grits 47F, vegetable stock 49F, spinach dip 46F, escargot 51F, chicken 47F, ricotta cheese 49F, Cole slaw 48F, macaroni and cheese 47F, cooked ribs 48F, butter 48F, filet mignon 48F, seafood 47F, chicken 46F, homemade ranch 48F, homemade Parmesan dressing 47F, homemade horseradish sauce 48,F fresh mozzarella 48F, Gouda 47F, Asiago cheese 47F, cream cheese 46F, blue cheese crumbles 48F, goat cheese 48F, American cheese 47F, ham 48F, cheddar 47F, Swiss 47F, homemade bread pudding 46F, cooked rice 47F, raw bacon 47F, shell eggs 47F. Person in charge stated the food product was in the Walk in cooler longer than 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler Pico de gallo 51F, Caesar dressing 53F, sour cream 51F, artichokes 51F, butter 51F, black bean soup 47F, lobster soup 47F, cream of broccoli soup 47F, vodka sauce 48F, clam chowder 46F, Au jus 50F, basil cream sauce 51F, mashed potatoes 46F, cheese sauce 48F, orange cream sauce 50F, lobster cream sauce 48F, grits 47F, vegetable stock 49F, spinach dip 46F, escargot 51F, chicken 47F, ricotta cheese 49F, Cole slaw 48F, macaroni and cheese 47F, cooked ribs 48F, butter 48F, filet mignon 48F, seafood 47F, chicken 46F, homemade ranch 48F, homemade Parmesan dressing 47F, homemade horseradish sauce 48,F fresh mozzarella 48F, Gouda 47F, Asiago cheese 47F, cream cheese 46F, blue cheese crumbles 48F, goat cheese 48F, American cheese 47F, ham 48F, cheddar 47F, Swiss 47F, homemade bread pudding 46F, cooked rice 47F, raw bacon 47F, shell eggs 47F. Person in charge stated the food product was in the Walk in cooler longer than 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in dishwasher area unlabeled chemical bottle. Person in charge stated it was bleach and water and labeled it accordingly.
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 in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area next to grill,raw tuna in ROP intact. Educated Person in charge on thawing ROP raw fish. Person in charge removed from packaging.
Stored food not covered. Observed in Reach in freezer next to Handwashing sink in main kitchen area dessert cakes not covered. Person in charge covered cakes.
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