POBLANO MEXICAN GRILL AND BAR #2
5779 53RD AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-739-9800
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Ground Beef over beef roast. Educated Person in charge and emailed a hand out of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025035171 | Apr 2, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2023066834 | Oct 16, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2018043146 | Jul 16, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed in dish room area employee went from soiled to clean dishes and failed to wash hands before touching clean dishes. Person in charge educated employee. Employee place soiled dishes in dish washing machine, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors.
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Food stored on floor.observed in dry storage cans of tomatoes 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.
Stored food not covered. Observed: multiple Stored food not covered in walk-in in cooler and freezer. Person in charge covered food.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.educated employee on handwashing and glove use.employee washed hands with soap.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee on handwashing procedures.employee washed hands in handwashing sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cooks line employee phone on food plate. Person in charge removed plate and phone. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors.
Food stored on floor. observed tortilla chip bucket stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed: Stored food not covered in walk-in in cooler and freezer. Person in charge covered food.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in warming box next to cooks line beans 11:30am-1:45pm (110F - Reheating); rice 11:30am- 1:45pm (99F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line pork (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line pork (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); fresh tomato salsa (56F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Person in charge placed all in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in warming box next to cooks line beans 11:30am-1:45pm (110F - Reheating); rice 11:30am- 1:45pm (99F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over bottles of lemon juice. Person in charge removed lemon juice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda gun and holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner not labeled in bar area. Person in charge labeled.
Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area cand peppers 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 emplo
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 on cooks line. Person in charge inverted.
Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. Person in charge covered food.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm.Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm.Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for a dump sink in bar area. Person in charge cleaned sink and educated employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filed soap dispenser.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area chip container 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.
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.
Stored food not covered in Reach in freezer. Person in charge cover food.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry food storage area a dented can on the seam of cut Peppers. Person in charge put in office for return.
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 Burrito Tomato sauce made in house date marked 2/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 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 due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler Burrito Tomato sauce made in house date marked 2/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room area.
Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area Tortilla Chip container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with Grease.
Open dumpster lid on North side of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Black beans (49F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
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 bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge refilled dishwasher sanitizer and retested at 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Ground Beef over beef roast. Educated Person in charge and emailed a hand out of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Black beans (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar area Handwashing sink used as a beverage dump sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed strainer and cleaned sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler stuffed peppers not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/14/23 and date marked accordingly.
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