SCARPINO'S OF BRADENTON
6152 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 8152458329
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler; meat sauce (60F - Cooling); Alfredo (56F - Cooling).Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 2/22/26. educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025067799 | Aug 20, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge close lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in main kitchen area pizza boxes stored on floor. Person in charge removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed on cooks line single service containers not inverted.Person in charge inverted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.observed in main kitchen area handwashing sink slow draining.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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; meat sauce (60F - Cooling); Alfredo (56F - Cooling).Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 2/22/26. educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler Raw shell egg seafood over cooked lasagna and cooked pasta.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw shrimp.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 reach in cooler in main kitchen area reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon not removed from ROP. Educated Person in charge on ROP fish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler; meat sauce (60F - Cooling); Alfredo (56F - Cooling).Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 2/22/26. educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in main kitchen area by pizza oven reach in cooler handles soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned handles.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon not removed from ROP. Educated Person in charge on ROP fish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed throughout entire kitchen area in reach in coolers and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in back kitchen area Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge refilled buck and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee..
Aug 20, 2025Administrative 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw chicken and raw shell eggs over cheese,fresh diced tomatoes and cooked potatoes Cooked.emailed Person in gave Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw chicken and shell eggs. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler table top cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potato's (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that all had been in reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed all in reach in cooler. Observed on waitstaff line butter pats (68F - Cold Holding) employee stated in had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed the butter pats in the reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed throughout entire kitchen area in reach in coolers and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee..
very slow draining water in handwash sink by dishwasher machine.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection 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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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 bar 000ppm). The sanitizer and dishwasher detergent was empty. Person in charge filled and.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over cooked stove and vegetable. Person in charge removed raw ground beef.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area cutting board stained with mold like substance. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in main kitchen area by door handwashing sink blocked with employees personal belongings. Person in charge removed personal belongings.
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 cook pork ribs not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 1/6/25 and date marked accordingly.
Flour bin stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cooks line microwave soiled with dried food particles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the main kitchen area and walk in cooler unsealed concrete floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw Ground Beef over cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on soup and bread line in a iced pan Garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding); Pasta (68F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated in had been out for approximately 1.5 hours Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge moved both food items to walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area multiple employees engaged in food preparation with watches and bracelets on wrist. All employees removed and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the main kitchen area and walk in cooler unsealed concrete floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection 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 over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Seafood over Cooked Pasta. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw Seafood.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete not sealed throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar area soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge clean holster.
Single-service articles improperly stored in bar area. Person in charge inverted food togo containers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 pasta and Cooked pork not date marked. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 7/4/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Multiple Food items stored on floor in Walk in freezer in main kitchen on south side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. concrete throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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