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PORK BELLYS EATERY & CATERING CO

9516 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-216-4119

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5104082
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by cook-line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

6 cases · $3,880

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023048573Aug 25, 2023Oct 2, 2023$800
7--2023004140Jan 6, 2023Feb 10, 2023$160
7--2017003617Jan 3, 2017Mar 23, 2017
7--2016043835Aug 19, 2016Dec 2, 2016$800
7--2016025016May 5, 2016Jul 12, 2016$1,200
7--2015050234Nov 6, 2015Jan 21, 2016$920

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish on the cook line. Operator moved the fish.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of dish soap stored above a make table. Operator removed it.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager for the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings not date marked after being made 3 days prior. Operator marked them accordingly.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored on the cook line. Operator removed them.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the cook line microwave with debris buildup.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters and single service plates not properly stored. Operator covered the filters and inverted the plates.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed packed raw beef in the same pan as ready to eat ham in reach-in cooler drawer on cook line. Operator separated products into separate pans.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of beef tallow on the floor in dry storage area. Operator moved case of beef tallow of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour on wire rack at beginning of cook line. Operator moved handle above flour.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings on top of raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken wings to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area with black mold like substance on interior of soda gun. Operator cleaned soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed 50lb bag of potatoes on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator moved potatoes to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour bin on rack across from single door flip top make station at the end of cook line. Operator moved handle above product.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit exterior door from kitchen without a self closer.
Basic/35B-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve foil pans on top shelf in dry storage area not inverted. Operator to inverted foil pans.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of single door glass reach-in cooler in dry storage area. Operator cleaned up water.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket on the floor in kitchen across from single door flip top make station. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash (52F - Cold Holding); Chili (52F - Cold Holding); Grits (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (52F - Cold Holding); Diced Ham (52F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (52F - Cold Holding); Cottage Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hash (52F - Cold Holding); Chili (52F - Cold Holding); Grits (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (52F - Cold Holding); Diced Ham (52F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (52F - Cold Holding); Cottage Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage gravy 121F, Hollandaise Sauce 112F. Operator stated that products had been out approximately 2 hours. Operator placed on stove to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above food prep area. Operator removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone and keys on shelf above food prep area. Employee removed items and placed in office.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored in direct contact with bags of onions in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups at soda machine wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs at cookline stored on equipment handle. Operator removed tongs to be cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over cookline.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 26, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door that exits to dumpster area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 25, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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 employee handle dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed hands then rewashed dishes.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item from floor then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 40 live roaches under dishwasher and three compartment sink in dish room approximately 10 feet from cook line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 20 dead under the dishwasher.Observed approximately 10 dead in dry storage area. Approximately 5 dead under the equipment on cook line under Approximately 3 dead behind glass refrigerator.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door that exits to dumpster area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under all equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in storage container.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in basket unwrapped and exposed on top of coffee machine at front counter area.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in hostess station.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs while wearing gloves and then opened into reach in cooler to get produce. Stopped and advised employee after cracking raw shell eggs hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by cook-line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Observed approximately 40:live roaches under dishwasher and three compartment sink in dish room approximately 10 feet from cook line. Admin Complaint
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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under microwave in kitchen and 1 dead roach in dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Observed Approximately 20 dead in under the dishwasher .Observed approximately 10 dead in dry storage area. Approximately 5 dead under the equipment on cook line under Approximately 3 dead behind glass refrigerator. Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under cook-line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in storage container.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in basket unwrapped and exposed on top of coffee machine at front counter area.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in hostess station.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs while wearing gloves and then opened into reach in cooler to get produce. Stopped and advised employee after cracking raw shell eggs hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon in walk in cooler stored on shelf above cheese slices. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in large upright refrigerator in kitchen, boiled eggs date marked 8/4. Operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by cook-line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink. Operator hung hose on hook.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in glass door refrigerator in kitchen: Ground Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Ground Sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were in refrigerator approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the items noted.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door refrigerator in kitchen: Ground Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Ground Sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were in refrigerator approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the items noted.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed eggs with no time marked at cookline. Operator stated eggs had been out approximately 1 hour. Employee time marked eggs.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl resting in diced potatoes on cook line. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils in rack at hostess station stored with handles down into rack, mouthpiece exposed for touch.
Basic/24-07-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under microwave in kitchen and 1 dead roach in dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under cook-line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in storage container.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in basket unwrapped and exposed on top of coffee machine at front counter area.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in hostess station.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 25ppm. Advised operator to prepare new sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-07-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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