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POLO CRAB HOUSE LLC

3020 15TH ST E #A, Bradenton FL 34208 · 9412502025

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS5105308
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025053200Jun 16, 2025Oct 15, 2025$160
7--2021000852Dec 18, 2020Jun 2, 2021$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
The state's own report →
Mar 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on steam table potatoes (104F - Hot Holding); corn (106F - Hot Holding). educated person charge on hot holding food and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge placed in convection steamer to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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 of the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom.Person in charge filled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/14-33-4
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge printed and had all employees read and sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled soap.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.Person in charge removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 4 Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed: Water draining onto floor surface under Handwashing sink. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/29-03-4
Jun 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 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. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · 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 illness Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. 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. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface under Handwashing sink.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Printed a copy to Person in charge.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge all employees that were currently working read and signed agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed in back kitchen area cooking oil and soda in front kitchen area stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on West side of parking area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
Grease receptacle lid open on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.
Basic/14-33-4
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Seafood over Cooked Potato. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed seafood.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area door handles on Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned handles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back kitchen area in ice machine bin mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area covered with standing water in front of 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment in main kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.
Basic/36-17-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on West side of parking area.
Basic/33-19-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of dried food debris in main kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler bottom soiled with food particles.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in back kitchen Reach in cooler raw shell Eggs over unwashed potatoes. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge. All 3 employees read and signed agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area ice bin with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5

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.