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SCUBA STEVES SNACK SHACK

3413 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210

Last inspected Jun 27, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5250938
Grade history
AUG 23
JUN 24
JUN 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 15 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. License expired 6/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser with minor jam. Operator remedied the issue.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under reach soiled with accumulation of grease under the flat top cooker.
Basic/36-73-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of flat top grill with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Jun 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 4905 34TH ST. SOUTH #5000, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 4905 34TH ST. SOUTH #5000, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 4905 34TH ST. SOUTH #5000, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at 126F, Manager advised that rice is discarded every four hours however no time is recorded and no Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) is completed. Inspector provided form provided form.
High priority/03B-01-6
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge could not proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks not identified as employee drinks stored in reach in freezer above food served to the public. Manager removed drinks
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed mobile food vehicle does not have license number displayed on the exterior with 2" high numbers
Basic/50-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted trays
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.