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11569 FL-70 STE 106, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941-769-9550
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator has attempted to repair but it still needs adjusting.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters above the grill with a grease build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease dripping from the ansul pipes and hood frame. Fan guards in walk in cooler are rusty.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and paper towel holder at front kitchen. Operator replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents throughout the kitchen, rusting.
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 Ahi thawed in ROP in the walk in cooler. Operator removed item.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters to the point of dripping.
Oct 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a water and ice dispensing unit with a mold like substance inside the dispensing unit.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM.
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.
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 Salmon thawing in walk in cooler and not removed from original packaging or opened for air.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up above the flat grills.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a water and ice dispensing unit with a mold like substance inside the dispensing unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen blocked with a cart and knives stored in sink well.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in back kitchen or at front hand washing sink.
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.
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 Salmon thawing in walk in cooler and not removed from original packaging or opened for air.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up above the flat grills.
Apr 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table next to range.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen with knives and scouring pads in well of sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate of person in charge or in establishment.
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. Observed 1 Safe staff training. All other staff have been employed for more than 60 days without required food handler training.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a grease on hood ceiling, walls and ansul system pipes dripping onto the grill and into food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up and dripping down the wall behind the flat grills.
Feb 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed line cooks not changing gloves after changing tasks and handling equipment then touching ready to eat food. Operator coached staff on proper procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table next to range.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen with knives and scouring pads in well of sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate of person in charge or in establishment.
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. Observed 1 Safe staff training. All other staff have been employed for more than 60 days without required food handler training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a can of Red Bull on food preparation table open and bring consumed while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a grease on hood ceiling, walls and ansul system pipes dripping onto the grill and into food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up and dripping down the wall behind the flat grills.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employees using dry soiled wiping towels to wipe down counter and cutting boards. Operator coached employees on proper procedure.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink.
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. Observed some of the employee illness reporting forms completed but not all of them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavily soiled ceiling vents over dry storage in back room area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple personal drinks above food preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry other than just a single band.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying in ready to eat food at front counter prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters to the point of dripping.
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