PEPPERCORNS STEAK AND SEAFOOD
7175 STATE RD 70 E, Bradenton FL 34203
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler hard boiled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were placed in the cooler on 12/28/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018060181 | Oct 30, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler on cooks line raw seafood over cooked beef and cooked potatoes.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed seafood.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler hard boiled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were placed in the cooler on 12/28/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler hard boiled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were placed in the cooler on 12/28/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in top reach in cooler on cooks line cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) and in walk-in cooler marinara (46F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and put ice around them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink with soiled scrub mad in sink. Person in charge cleaned sink and removed soiled scrub pad.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed in reach in cooler cooked pasta no date mark and cooked beef in reach in cooler no date mark. Person in charge stated both items were prepared on 12/27/25 and date marked accordingly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee cooking food bracelet and watch on wrist.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Standing water in handwash sink in back kitchen area.
Stored food not covered.observed in bar area cut fruit not covered. Person in charge covered.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ob in back kitchen area in front of Walk in freezer standing water on floor. Person in charge mopped up water.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on West end of building. Person in charge cleaned up garbage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed across from grill and fryers Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dried food particles.
Stored food not covered. Observed on wait staff Line cut lemon and limes not covered. Person in charge covered the lemons and limes.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on entree make station in front kitchen area SS not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
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.