VILLA SORRENTO
2604 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34205 · 9415927979
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan on site.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their hand wash sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed their dish machine not functioning at this time. Operator is currently using their triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwaves with food debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed their reach in cooler gaskets with debris buildup.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back door from the kitchen not self closing.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection 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 no date marking on site.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine not working, operator to call for service. Currently using triple sink. Observed pizza reach in cooler near pizza ovens not working.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed food debris in microwave oven.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside.
May 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate. Owner recently moved locations and license packed in storage container out back.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan on site.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate. Owner recently moved locations and license packed in storage container out back.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom. Owner put paper towels in restroom.
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 2 employees with no written plan. Certificates packed in storage container.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in employee restroom. Owner put soap in restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 2 door reach in.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed no sign in employee restroom.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.