ZENOBIA
1857 LAKEWOOD RANCH DR., Bradenton FL 34211 · 9419203837
Last inspected Apr 4, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license over 120 days.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front handwashing sink. Operator replaced.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board with deep grooves.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the kitchen and on the cook line soiled with debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor on the cook line. Operator moved items.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the walk in cooler floor soiled with debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee preparing and serving food without changing gloves other washing hands when changing tasks.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the dish machine blocked with food store$ in the sink and a brush. It was also out of soap and paper towels.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the metro shelves in back kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment on the cooks line.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license over 120 days.
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 illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front of kitchen handwashing sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a grease build up under the stove on the front line. Operator stated they will clean this week.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
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.