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POWS PLACE 1

621 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-587-6095

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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105019
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed on slicer dried food particles. Person in charge stated it was not used today. Person in charge cleaned slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor.observed fryer oil stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted to air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid on east end of building. Person in charge closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed in sanitizer bucket on sandwich make station Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge filled bucket with fresh sanitizer and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary recheck 300ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on sandwich make station beef (50F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been in reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed ice on each product and called for repair.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Nov 21, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on sandwich make station line reach in cooler soiled gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in back kitchen area single service bowls not inverted. Person in charge inverted bowls.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Person in charge had him remove watch and wash hands.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. Person in charge had him put on a hat and wash hands.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6

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.