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ORTYGIA RESTAURANT

1418 13TH ST W, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941.741.8646

Last inspected Apr 3, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5105238
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
JAN 25
APR 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Owner will renew.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $250

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2016022512Apr 14, 2016Sep 8, 2016$250

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired in 2024. Owner will renew tonight.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damage due to ac leak. Owner in process of repairing.
Basic/36-32-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Chef removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed spoons stored handle down. Operator placed handle up.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in storage room reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no closer on rear exit door.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Owner will renew.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on left side of rear exterior kitchen door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on rear exterior kitchen door.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on left side of exterior kitchen door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on rear exterior kitchen door.
Basic/35B-03-4

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.