SPOTTED RABBIT GASTROPUB
1830 59 ST W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-201-6006
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed curry garbanzo beans in sauce dated 2/28/25. Observed pork sauce dated 2/21/25. Operator voluntarily discarded both products.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 their kitchen dish machine at 0ppm chlorine and their bar dish machine at 25ppm chlorine. Operator had a technician show up and fix the machines during the inspection and retested at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat sauce in a reach in cooler. Operator swapped them.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their clean dish shelves partially rusted.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup on and below the grease receptacle.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their cook line microwave with food debris buildup. Operator cleaned the microwave.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table at the end of cook line with surface rust on bottom shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with groves.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed soda line leaking on the floor in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of olive oil on the floor in kitchen near cook line. Employee moved olive oil of the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in bathrooms. Operator printed and put up signs.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of 2 food preparation tables in food preparation area behind grill with rust pitted surfaces.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in server area area near bottom of the wall, next to door to dining room with a hole approximately 1" x 2".
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in salad area with build -up of soil, dust and grease.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared dumpster. Operator closed dumpster.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with sanitizer at 10 ppm. Educated bar tender on chlorine sanitizer. Bartender changed water, sanitizer now at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over Cole slaw in 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Operator removed shrimp.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed curry garbanzo beans in sauce dated 2/28/25. Observed pork sauce dated 2/21/25. Operator voluntarily discarded both products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with soil and dried food debris. Observed mixer head soiled with dried food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in flour. Operator removed container.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from wall on wall between cook line and wire racks in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors along wall in kitchen and waitstaff area with soil and food debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed bottom of wall at door way to dining room from waitstaff area with 5 " x 6" hole.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of Alto-Shaam oven solid with dried food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease over grill area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple container in 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cook line with out labels
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head with food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple racks with rusted pitted surfaces.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the cook line Gruyére cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding) manager stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the cook line Gruyére cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding) manager stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to clean plastic food containers on a shelf in the back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer on table in kitchen soiled. Can opener blade at back table in kitchen soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 Hood filters in poor repair on the exhaust fan above the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled under equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on all reach-in coolers soiled. All dry storage racks in kitchen soiled.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on Northside of building in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.